Pierce County, Washington, and surrounding area photographers are invited to share their vision of “The Good Life in the Great Outdoors” in the first-ever Madrona Fest Community Photography Contest.
This contest celebrates both the beauty and character of rural western Washington and invites our community to see the Key Peninsula and our region through different lenses.
Winning photos will display at Madrona Fest and be featured in the Key Peninsula News. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, those images will light up the walls of the Key Peninsula Civic Center, and the photographers behind them will be recognized from the festival stage.
The first-place winner will receive a $200 gift card, recognition in the Key Peninsula News, and a featured festival display. Second place earns a $100 gift card, recognition in the Key Peninsula News, and a display at the festival.
The contest is open to all ages and skill levels, from beginners with a phone camera to experienced photographers. Each entrant may submit up to five original photographs, each with a title and a short description.
Submit your photos by midnight on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Upload entries at madronafest.com or email them to Matt@WeMakeHay.com.
Area art teachers and members of the Two Waters Arts Alliance will serve as judges. They consider creativity, originality, theme relevance, technical quality, and emotional impact.
More than a competition, this contest celebrates the stories and landscapes that make the Key Peninsula unique.
At Madrona Fest, those stories will come to life alongside music, art, food, and community spirit—offering a vibrant portrait of “the good life in the great outdoors.”
