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The US National Straw Sculpting Competitionis an exciting presentation of fine art in straw. Giant sculptures were on display in August from 2017-2021. The competition winners were determined by vistor's vote. Additional information is available atStrawUSA.com.
..and the 2017 winners are:
Second Place
First Place
Straw Sculpting Competition for August 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, & 2017
..and the 2018 winners are:
Third Place
Second Place
First Place
Third Place
And the 2019 Straw Sculpting Winners are:
Third Place: Eternal Peace
First Place: Giraffe
Second Place:  Rocking Horse:
And the 2020 Straw Sculpting Winners are:
Third Place: People's Choice
First Place - 
Something Strange in Your Neighborhood
Second Place:  Flamingos
Third Place: Show Off (tie)
And the 2021 Straw Sculpting Winners Are:
First Place: The Child
Second Place:  Mr. Peanut
Third Place: Show Off (tie)
Third Place: Show Off (tie)
Third Place: Artist's Choice
The Winners of the 2022 Strawfest Festival
Along with winners from 2017 through 2021!
The Winners of the 2023 Strawfest Festival
Scroll down to see the winners from 2017 through 2022!
1st Place People's Choice
2nd Place Artists' Choice
"Oscar the Grouch"
Danica & Mark Rogers
1st Place Artists' Choice
2nd Place People's Choice
"Three-toed Straw Sloth"
Chris & Cecilia Mann
3rd Place People's Choice
"For the Love of Rose"
Doreen White
3rd Place Artists' Choice
"Swimming Bliss"
Steve Lentz
Scroll down to see the winners
of this award winning festival from 2024 back to 2017!!
The Winners of the 2024 Strawfest Festival are below.
Scroll down to see the winners from 2023 through 2017!
1st Place People's Choice
2nd Place Tie Artist's Choice
"Merry Summerweenmass"
Denise & Mark Williams
1st Place Artist's Choice
3rd Place People's Choice
"Peek A Boo"
Steve Lentz
2nd Place Artist's Choice
"Chateau Castor canadensis"
Chris & Cecelia Mann
2nd Place People's Choice
"Some Towns Are Worth Melting For"
Jenna Springer
"Freedom"
Doreen Hartman