Thank You Everyone for an Amazing 19th Annual PEEPshow!
Congratulations to Our 19th Annual PEEPshow Winners!
Audience Favorite Award Winners
Determined by in person and online votes combined.
10th Place with 3,210 total votes, “Meaningless Humor” by Chris Kolakowski
9th Place with 3,433 total votes, “Oriole – Maryland’s Official PEEP” by Amy Hott
8th Place with 3,712 total votes, “PEEPERS BEWARE” by Keira Coder
7th Place with 3,874 total votes, “Marsha Mallow the Carousel Horse” by Deborah Embury
6th Place with 3,890 total votes, “The Great Peep” by Charlotte and Stephanie Livesay
5th Place with 3,901 total votes, “Shrek’s Outhouse” by South Carroll Stagelighters
4th Place with 4,636 total votes, “This Peep is Otterly Adorable” by Kelsey & Julia Taylor
3rd Place with 4,894 total votes, “Peeps del Desierto” by Lara King
2nd Place with 5,322 total votes, “Frederick the Falcon” by Gerstell Academy MS Art Club
1st Place and Grand Prize Winner with 5,634 total votes, “Giant Leap for Peeps” by Residents of Homewood
Living Plum Creek
Top Video Award: “Peepatouille”by Mikayla Britz, with 1,412 votes
Artistic Excellence Award Winners
“Norman RockPEEP’s “Triple Self-Portrait” by Jen @ Tails on the Rails, LLC
“PEEP-tacular Sweater” by Gabrielle Clark
“Marshmallow Maki” by Marley Crum
“Peeps are Creating Art” by Paige Harless + Vicki Harless
“Sold to the Peep in the Front Row” by The Beard Family: Ashley, Billy, Grayson, Eloise
“Worm Party” by Natura Lawn of America, Westminster
“Marshmaster Crabbington” by Westminster Paint
“We’re All Peeps Here” by Karen Embury
Sponsors’ Choice Award Winners
Carroll County Maryland Office of Tourism: “Barn Quilt Trail of Carroll County” by Residents and Staff of CLV’s Memory Care
Just Born, Inc.: “We Wish You a Merry PEEP-Mas ” by Melissa Smith AND “The Very Hungry-For-Peeps Caterpillar” by Jennifer John
Carroll County Public Library: “The World of Beatrix PEEPer” by Grace Russo, Beatrix Russo, Aurelia Russo, Irene Russo AND “Wedding PEEPs” by Becky Kemp
TownMall of Westminster: “Dumpling Squishy” by Boys & Girls Club of Carroll County
Carroll Community College: “Yoshi’s Peep World” by FSK Art Club
U.N.I. Urgent Care: “Rob Zompeep” by Hera’s Nightmare
Freedom Federal Credit Union: “Timmy Turtle” by Jody Smith/Darlene Smith
Gerstell Academy: “Peep-a-Rita Prom Queen” by Rita’s Closet Volunteers
Online Sensation Award Winners
“The Peep Jam Stadium” by Benjamin, Cameron, & Hudson
“Peepiodic Table of the Elements” by Math Pixie
“PEEPémon: Ultra Rare Edition” by The KBG Foundation, Kimberly Miller and Friends
VIDEO: “The Story of RaPEEPzul” By Suzie Sims-Fletcher
“Let’s take a PEEP at your Polyps” by Molly Renfrow, DNP-FNP
“World Cup Peeps Soccer” by Lucas Tracy
“Peepland” by Alice Daniels
“Not so Bad Bunny” by Sandy Oxx and Colby Blue
“Xavier’s Peep-fil-A Farm” by Xavier Ryan
There were 8,474 pom poms in the “Guess How Many” jar. The winner was Beth Pfeifer who guessed 8,499.
Fresh vs. Stale: This year, Fresh PEEPs won by $ 10.85. Fresh raised $35.36 and Stale raised $24.51.
Save the Date for the 2027 20th Annual PEEPshow!
Decorator Registration Opens February 1, 2027
Event Dates: March 25 – 29, 2027
Event Location: Carroll County Agricultural Center, Shipley Arena, 706 Agricultural Drive, Westminster, MD 21157
Sponsorships Are Now Open
Interested in Being a Decorator for 2027’s 20th Annual PEEPshow?
Decorator Registration Opens Online on February 1, 2027
Check Back for Updates!
This sweet fundraising event features marshmallow masterpieces, including sculptures, dioramas, mosaics and even videos, all crafted from or inspired by PEEPS®, those colorful marshmallow treats made by the Just Born company in Bethlehem, PA. You can view the entries for free and buy votes for your favorites, with all proceeds benefiting the Arts Council!
Location Address: Carroll County Agricultural Center, Shipley Arena, 176 Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster, MD 21157
PEEPS® and the PEEPS® chick and bunny shapes are trademarks of Just Born, Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18017. © 2025. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission by the Carroll County Arts Council.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Fast Facts About the PEEPshow
About the Carroll County Arts Council
- The Carroll County Arts Council is more than just the PEEPshow! We are THE Arts Council for Carroll County, providing arts events, activities, and opportunities all year long including live concerts, classes, exhibitions, theatre, films, camps and so much more! We have something for all ages, interests, and abilities!
- Our mission: The Carroll County Arts Council strengthens and enriches Carroll County, culturally and economically, by promoting the Arts, arts education, and diverse cultural expression. Through innovative programming, community collaboration, and active facilitation, we strive to integrate the arts into the everyday lives of the community.
About the PEEPshow
- The PEEPshow was begun in 2007 by the Carroll County Arts Council as an annual fundraiser to support Arts programming in Carroll County and as a unique way to inspire creativity in our community.
- Funds raised through the PEEPshow event support the non-profit arts programming of the Carroll County Arts Council including exhibition opportunities for local artists and free programs like concerts, Free Senior Day, together in the Arts, camps, workshops and other free or reduced activities, classes and events for adults and children alike. Including our FREE summer movie series that begins June 30th at the Carroll Arts Center!
- The PEEPshow fundraiser would not be possible without the generous support of Just Born®, from New Bethlehem, PA, the company that has been making Peeps® candies since 1953. PEEPs® are the registered property of Just Born® and the Carroll County Arts Council is grateful to Just Born® for generously allowing us to utilize the name for our fundraiser.
- Thanks to our supportive community, each year the PEEPshow event has grown and in 2025 there were over 21,000 in person visitors, 150,000 votes sold in-person and 7,300+ votes sold online. Thank you!
- The PEEPshow event is put on by the Carroll County Arts Council staff with the help of our volunteers who generously donate their time to help. Thank you to our many volunteers for their support in making the PEEPshow possible!
- Because the PEEPshow is also about artistry and creativity, there are five categories of winners that include: Top 10 Audience Choice Awards (decided by number of vote chips received), Top Video Award (decided by number of vote chips received), Artistic Excellence Winners (up to 10 winners,determined by CCAC board and staff), Sponsors Choice Award (chosen by sponsors) and the Online Sensation Award (determined by number of online votes received).
- Did you know that entry decorators receive more than just bragging rights as winners– The Carroll County Arts Council and Just Born® provide the top ten winners with candy and prizes!
- Every vote counts so make sure to support your favorites!
- Thank you for your support. We are so grateful for our community of PEEPs!
PEEPS® and the PEEPS® chick and bunny shapes are trademarks of Just Born, Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18017. © 2026.
All Rights Reserved. Used with permission by the Carroll County Arts Council.
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