The 19th Annual PEEPshow

coming March 27 – April 6.

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM, Sundays & Easter Noon – 6:00PM

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: TownMall of Westminster at 400 N Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM, Sundays & Easter Noon – 6:00PM

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.

Fast Facts About the PEEPshow & the Carroll County Arts Council

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!

Decorator Entry Registration Now Closed.

PEEPshow Decorator Toolkit

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Sponsorship Opportunities

See Sponsor levels and opportunities here.

Our generous sponsors and partners help to make this one-of-a-kind, Carroll County, tradition possible each year. Thank you for considering a sponsorship to help keep the Arts strong in our community. Your support is important and greatly appreciated, thank you!

  • With 21,000+ visitors over 10 days
  • 350+ zip codes represented
  • A family friendly event enjoyed by all ages.
  • FREE entry

Please contact Gwen@carrollcountyartscouncil.org or call at 410-848-7272 to sponsor the 2026 PEEPshow, for more information or with any questions. Flexible payment options are available and if there is a benefit you are interested in that you do not see listed, please reach out to us. Thank you for your support!

Community Resource Garden

FREE Exhibit Opportunity for Non-Profits, Civic & Community Organizations and Sponsors

  • Get your services, volunteer needs and other information out to our 21,000+ PEEPshow visitors!
  • Registration and space is FREE.
  • Registration Deadline is March 15, 2026
  • Your 10×10 Exhibit space does not need to be staffed.
Community Resource Garden Information & Registration

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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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