Thanks for your continued efforts on the design...we like the direction you're heading between #4 and #7!
Some thoughts...
1.) Maybe a Ribbon Banner that "pops out" with "World Rice Festival" across the bottom with "Chico,CA" centered under it?
2.) Maybe "World Rice Festival" at the top of the emblem, and "Chico,CA" at the bottom of it and pieces of the white rice seperating them, that way people know where the festival is located.
3.) Maybe the yellow/light green rice stalks "pop out" from each side of the circle design?
4.) The burgers can go....
5.) The saxaphone with music tunes is awesome!
6.) We like the sunrise on #4, but not the stars between the sunbeams.
7.) The color of the rice on #4 is preferred (white), since the local rice production is "white rice". Almost all of the sushi rolls in the United States use white rice grown locally :)
8.) A light blue skyline above the land and in between the sunrays to contrast better against all of the green?
Here's an example of a local sunset/skyline over a rice field....for some ideas on skyline/colors...really pretty!
Entry #12 is moving in a great direction, as it is easier on the eye with better flow!
Random thoughts...
1.) We think the banner on the top with WORLD RICE FESTIVAL makes the name more prominent and grand...
2.) Can we try a few variations with the following?:
a.) Banner and * CHICO , CA * below it from Entry #12 moved to the top of the logo, but not touching the circle design.
b.) Banner from Entry #12 moved to the top of the circle design, but not touching the circle design...with the * CHICO , CA * remaining at the bottom.
c.) A few color variations on the banner/text that might help the banner "pop out" more? Possible colors: Orange...Red...Yellow...Light Blue...Gold....Silver
Thanks for your hard work so far, we really appreciate it!