This year scarecrows will be constructed OFF-SITE and then displayed at the gardens the day of the Fall Fun Festival. All scarecrows will be eligible for prizes.
Pick up Supplies and Create your Scarecrow
Come to AVBG to register and pick up the armature, head, and clothes for your scarecrow. Pickup dates are:
October 9, Saturday – 10 am to 2 pm
October 15, Friday – 10 am to 1 pm
• Register for the scarecrow contest at the table and pay $10 deposit per entry.
o Make sure we can read your email and phone number!
• $5 will be refunded when you bring the scarecrow to AVBG for display (see below)
• Choose an armature (sticks), scarecrow clothes, and accessories. Help yourself to accessories and embellishments. We will hand you a head when you register.
• Take stuffing with you – we have plenty! Use bags packed with straw and newspaper to make it easier to take the scarecrows apart later. Empty soda bottles also work well. We can offer lots of tips and tricks.
• You will use your own construction supplies to build your scarecrow and give it character: duct tape, wire, zip ties, yarn, scissors, markers (use permanent markers so features will last), etc.
Delivery & Contest
Bring your scarecrow to AVBG for display and contest judging. Drop off dates are:
October 15, Friday – 10 am to 1 pm
or at the Fall Fun Festival, October 16 – 10 am to Noon
• You will receive a 3×5 registration card with your registration number and a safety pin. Pin this card on your finished scarecrow.
• If not previously registered, you can bring your finished scarecrow and register on those 2 days and pay $5 to enter the contest.
• Attach your finished scarecrow to the fence around the Incredible Edibles garden. Make sure the 3×5 registration card is visible. Scarecrow registration and construction closes at 12 NOON on October 16 and scarecrows must be posted by 12:30 p.m. so judges can choose the winners.
• Winners will be announced at the Festival at 1:30 p.m. and notified by phone or email. Gift card prizes will be handed or mailed to winners.
Good Luck!
