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Iowa Beef Summer Coloring Contest

Olivia Hanson | June 3, 2025

Contact: Olivia Hanson, Communications & Marketing Intern, Iowa Beef Industry Council, 515-296-2305, [email protected]

School is out for summer! What better way to kick off the season of sunshine, baseball games, and backyard BBQs than with a fun, beef-inspired activity for the kids? 

Between T-ball games, grilling your favorite beef recipe, and prepping those last-minute county fair projects, you may be searching for something relaxing and easy to keep your children entertained. We’ve got you covered! 

The Iowa Beef Industry Council is excited to launch a summer coloring contest—a perfect opportunity for your child to get creative while celebrating Iowa’s beef industry. 

How to Enter:

Joining the fun is simple!

  1. Download the coloring page from our website. 
  2. Let your child color their masterpiece using crayons, markers, or colored pencils. 
  3. Upload a high-quality photo of their finished artwork using the form provided online.
This contest is open to children ages 2 through 8, winners will be selected in age-appropriate groups. One winner from each group will receive a $50 beef certificate and a beef swag item just right for their age. 

Moo-re Fun For All Ages:

Keep the beefy fun going all summer long with more activities and resource:

  • Kid-Friendly Educational Resources
    Make sure your kids know where their food comes from with these engaging educational resources.
  • Beef Coloring Book
    Don’t let the end of the coloring contest be the end of their creativity-- download our full beef-themed coloring book!
  • Kid-Inspired Beef Recipes
    Tired of preparing the same meals? Try something the whole family will love. Even the pickiest of eaters will love these!
Let’s color our way into summer—with beef!

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About the Iowa Beef Industry Council: The Iowa Beef Industry Council is funded by the $1-per-head National Beef Checkoff Program and the $0.50-per-head Iowa State Beef Checkoff.  Checkoff dollars are invested in beef promotion, consumer information, research, industry information and foreign market development, all with the purpose of strengthening beef demand.  For more information, visit www.iabeef.org.