1960 Cotton Picking Contest Blytheville AR Postcard

This vintage 1960s agricultural postcard captures the action at the National Cotton Picking Contest in Blytheville, Arkansas, where contestants compete annually for the title of "World's Champion Cotton Picker." Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the event showcases the skill and speed of cotton pickers in a time-honored tradition.

The vibrant color photograph by Bill Kobert perfectly captures the intensity and energy of this unique competition. A great piece of agricultural history and Americana.