Whether you're photographing vibrant cherry blossoms, festival-goers enjoying the celebrations, cultural performances or unique festival moments, this is your opportunity to showcase your creativity and perspective.
The competition is free to enter and welcomes amateur and professional photographers alike. Winning photographs may be featured across Council's publications, digital platforms and promotional materials, helping to share the spirit of the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival with the wider community.
Eligibility
You must be an Australian resident or permanent citizen aged 18 years or over.
Council staff may enter the competition but are not eligible to receive prizes unless otherwise determined by Council.
How to enter
Complete the online entry form and upload your photograph.
- Include your full name and contact details.
- Provide the location where the photograph was taken.
- Ensure your photograph meets the competition specifications outlined in the Terms and Conditions.
Multiple entries are permitted; however, each photograph must be submitted as a separate entry.
Only photographs taken at, or in connection with, the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival are eligible.
Prizes
First Prize
One wildlife experience for one family (two adults and two children under 16 years) at Council's wildlife facility, including:
- A supervised wildlife interaction with a sugar glider and python
- The opportunity to bottle-feed and / or hand-feed joeys
Second Prize
One 12-month Blue Membership valued at $547, providing access to either:
- Granville Swim Centre, or
- Wentworthville Memorial Swim Centre
Third Prize
One golf package for four players at Rosnay Golf Course, including:
- One round of 18 holes for four players
- Two electric golf carts
- One box of golf balls
Judging
Photographs will be assessed by a judging panel appointed by Council.
Entries will be judged on:
- Creativity and originality
- Technical quality
- Visual impact
- Relevance to the Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival
- Overall artistic merit
- The judges' decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
Competition dates
- Competition opens on Saturday 22 August 2026
- Competition closes at 11:59pm Sunday 30 August 2026
- Winners announced: Monday 7 September 2026
Terms and Conditions
For full details on eligibility, photograph specifications, judging criteria and intellectual property requirements, please read the Terms and Conditions (PDF, 144KB)
