PEEPS® on Parade 2026: Create Marshmallow Magic!

Spread some joy this Spring and join in on PEEPS® on Parade! Create a fun, unique, and sweet display of PEEPS®. You may even win a prize for your category, or best in show!

Decorators create your version of Marshmallow Magic by creating a unique art piece. Keep reading to find out how, and register below!

Art comes in many forms. We encourage you to create anything that you’d like including, but not limited to, dioramas, sculptures, photography, paintings, drawings, collage, crochet, knitting, sewing, or embroidery and more! You do not need to have a real PEEPS® marshmallow on your art, but you must have at least one visually represented.

Artworks can be dropped off on March 30 or 31 at the Fairmont Branch. At the time of drop off, you will complete a submission form. On that form you will choose how you would like to be credited (name, organization or business name, etc.). You will also choose one of the following categories for your entry.

• Youth aged 0-18
• Adult
• Group
• Non-Profit Organization
• Business

For 3D entries such as sculptures, dioramas, etc., 14”x 18” cardboard bases will be available at the Fairmont library beginning on March 13 while supplies last.

PEEPS® marshmallow candy in various colors and shapes will also be provided by the Marion County Public Library while supplies last, starting on March 13. Additional PEEPS®. Other supplies and materials must be supplied by the decorators.

Rules:

• A signed registration and submission form must be included with entries
• Limited to one entry per person/group/organization
• All artworks must be original and cannot be created by or contain AI
• At least one (1) PEEPS® Marshmallow chick or bunny must be visually represented or used in artwork.
• Entries are limited to the following sizes
  • 3 dimensional entries, (diorama, sculpture, etc.) on a base up to 14”x 18” and not exceeding 24” in any direction
  • 2 dimensional entries, (painting, mosaic, drawing, etc.) not to exceed 16” x 20”
• Entries must be stable enough to be moved and not require on site assembly/re-assembly
• The following is a list of prohibited materials:
  • living materials such as plants or animals
  • electric or battery-operated components
  • liquids
  • hazardous materials
  • loose soil/gravel/sand/glitter or other materials prone to spilling
  • perishable items that require refrigeration to avoid spoiling
  • fragile and/or valuable component
• Marion County Public Library is not responsible for additional maintenance of entries during the event. Please do not include anything that needs to be maintained, updated, changed out, etc.

REGISTER BELOW