Capture the heart of rural living with our annual photo contest! This year's contest brings an exciting twist with a change to spotlight both creativity and community involvement: one Grand Prize winner will be selected based on photographic/artistic skill (selected by third party judges), while three additional winners will be chosen using our normal online voting process. Whether you’re submitting your best shot or cheering on your favorite entries, this year’s contest celebrates talent, storytelling, and the voices of our community.
Grand Prize
$600
1st Place
$300
2nd Place
$200
3rd Place
$100
Entry Period:
January 26, 2026 - September 28, 2026
Voting Period:
October 5, 2026 - October 16, 2026
2026 Entries
Sweetness
Nap Time
Little Lambs
Stone County Fair, My Sister
Stone County Fair, My Brother
Chickens at thew water tank Fox AR
Snow days on the farm
Fire Candy Skies
Night Time Fishing
Flowers
The Golden Hour
Snowy Bayou
Before the Run
Snow on the Range
Milkshake
Sunset pony nap
Horsing around in Fox
Wildlife
Time Flies
Winter Day
Horses in melting foggy snow
Resting Hay Rake
After the Flood
Family
God's Masterpiece
Sunrise on the snow
Snow Days
Mamas Boy
Hello There
Power Plant Sunrise
Stone County, my 16 year old brother
Northern lights on the farm
Snow in Arkansas County
Hanging around the barn in Fox Ar
Gods blessings are beautiful
What a morning in Sherrill AR
Flying in Sequence
An Old Cold Rice Mill
Blue Berry Bird
Holly went to check on all the equipment.
Boer goat baby in the snow.
Wondering what makes a winning photograph? Take a look at our previous contest winners below.
Past Winners
2024 Grand Prize
2024 2nd Place
2024 3rd Place
2023 Grand Prize
2023 2nd Place
2023 3rd Place
2022 Grand Prize
2022 2nd Place
2022 3rd Place
2021 Grand Prize
2021 2nd Place
2021 3rd Place
2020 Grand Prize
2020 2nd Place
2020 3rd Place
2019 Grand Prize
2019 2nd Place
2019 3rd Place
2025 Grand Prize
2025 2nd Place
2025 3rd Place
