2026 Ritzville Scarecrow Contest Winner
Congratulations, Ritzville Public Library!
Congratulations to the Ritzville Public Library, the winner of the 2026 Ritzville Scarecrow Contest!
Our community cast their votes, and the library's creative entry came out on top! As this year's winner, the library will receive a $100 gift card to a local restaurant.
A special thank-you to all four participating businesses and organizations for bringing their creativity and community spirit to this year's contest.
We also want to thank everyone who took the time to view the entries, cast a vote, and help spread the word!
It's community participation like this that makes events like the Ritzville Scarecrow Contest possible.
Thank you for celebrating fall with us, Ritzville!
Take a look at all the creative entries from this year's contest below.
We look forward to bringing the Scarecrow Contest back in 2027!
Meet the Scarecrows!
2026 Ritzville Scarecrow Contest
Ritzville businesses have gotten creative for fall! Browse this year's scarecrow entries
below, then use the voting link to cast your vote for your favorite.
>>VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SCARECROW!<<
Voting closes October 29 at 11:30 PM.
Contest rules and details can be found below the photos.
Bronco Farm Supply
The Ghost of Coffees Past
Ritzville Drug Company
Dorothy Pale & T-Bone
Ritzville Public Library District #2
Mabel
Akins Fresh Market
Charlie & Charlie Jr working in the Meat Department
2026 Ritzville Scarecrow Contest
Hey Ritzville, it's time to get creative.
Businesses around town are invited to build a scarecrow and join in a little friendly fall competition.
Decorate it. Display it. Send us a photo. Then let the community decide their favorite.
Community Voting
Voting opens October 12th
Come back and vote for your favorite scarecrow!
Once voting opens, you will find the gallery here.
Questions?
Contact the Ritzville Chamber of Commerce ritzchamber@gmail.com
How it Works
1. Build your scarecrow
Get creative, funny, spooky, traditional, completely ridiculous... whatever fits your business.
2. Put it on display
Scarecrows should be displayed at your business so people can see them around town.
3. Submit your photo
Send us one clear photo of your finished scarecrow by October 10th
4. Community voting begins
All entries will be posted online and the community will vote for their favorite.
5. Winner announced
Voting closes October 29th 11:30PM and the winner will be announced October 30th, winning $100 gift card to local restaurant of their choice