ENTRY FORMS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR 2026

🌼 The Downtown Rittman Beautification Initiative and the Rittman Chamber of Commerce proudly present the 2026 Rittman Fall Flowerpot Decorating Contest!

Businesses, residents, and community organizations—this is your chance to help bring color, creativity, and seasonal charm to our downtown streetscape! You will be assigned on of the flowerpots along Main Street and you will show us your most beautiful, whimsical, or downright festive fall designs. 2026 THEME IS TBD

🏆 Prizes will be awarded for:
🥇 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
🥉 3rd Place
🗳️ People’s Choice

💲 Entry Fee:
$20 for Chamber Members
$25 for Non-Members
All proceeds support the Downtown Rittman Beautification Committee’s ongoing efforts to enhance and revitalize our community spaces.

📅 Submit your entry form by Monday, September 21 at 5 PM to be part of the fun. Let’s work together to dress up Downtown Rittman for the season and celebrate our community’s creativity!

Contest Rules:

Businesses where pots are located get first claim. Others will be assigned on a first come first serve basis and will be notified by email about its location.
Decorating will start on Thursday, October 1st and must be completed by Monday October 5th.
THEME for 2026 IS TBD
Any decorations which are controversial, profane, or promote your business may risk removal.
Your pot will receive a number and QR Code, so your business will be promoted on social media.
Designs must be family-friendly and appropriate content as determined by the Chamber.
Decorations must be secured and able to withstand the elements.
No business logos, names, items, etc. be used in any decorations: chamber will provide sponsorship signs in each pot.
All decorations must be in or attached to the pot assigned.
DO NOT REMOVE ANY SOIL OR PLANT MATERIAL FROM THE POTS.
The Downtown Rittman Beautification Initiative and Chamber Board will judge entries for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place winners by Oct. 30th.
The People's Choice Award will be selected by the public via social media voting. And will be announced by Nov 1st.
Pots will remain on display until Nov. 2. You must remove your decorations by Tuesday, Nov. 3.
ENTIRES NOT REMOVED BY 8AM ON NOVEMBER 9th WILL BE DISPOSED OF.