2026 ​PAN HAM Photo Contest

During your travels, take the image of P.D. Gwaltney Jr. and his ham with you and document a great vacation moment with a photo of the image.

Whatever your plans are – the beach, the mountains, a road trip or a staycation in your own backyard – be sure to pack the World’s Oldest Ham. He is ready for an adventure!

Download the image below, and post submissions on our Facebook site, tweet it to the World's Oldest Ham or email it to the museum.

​All entrants will be entered into a random drawing for a prize.

ENTRIES ARE ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND
Send in your submission for our 2026 contest by September 25, 2026.

Winners announced on October 1, 2026.

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2025 Winners
Thanks to all our entrants!

         First Place              Second Place           Third Place

Krka National Park Croatia Rob Matyas & Laura Chavanne

Lake Burnt Mills, Virginia Deborah Szymanski

Hiking the Blue Ridge Jennifer Tep-Cuadro

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2025 Entries (Click photos to enlarge)