Scarecrow Festival

A free fun-filled fall celebration for the whole family!

Join us for our annual Scarecrow Festival, a heartwarming fall tradition filled with festive fun, creative spirit, and community cheer on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

 
 

Festival Highlights

  • Hay rides through the gardens

  • Delicious treats at the bake table

  • Classic cake walk

  • Local food vendors and refreshments

  • Kid-friendly crafts and games

  • Raffles with great prizes

  • Live plant sale

  • Face painting and vendor booths

  • Photo ops with our friendly scarecrows

Whether you're young or young-at-heart, there's something here to make you smile.

Scarecrow Contest

Get creative and help bring the gardens to life with your very own scarecrow! All entries will be displayed throughout the gardens, and the public will vote for their favorites on Festival Day, October 11th. Prizes will be awarded to the top entries in each category.

    • Children and youth groups

    • Adults and families

    • Businesses and organizations

    • Entry is FREE and open to all. There’s a cash prize for the winner of each category!

    • Scarecrows may be dropped off between October 1–8, 2025. Participants are responsible for setting up and removing their own scarecrow in the designated area for their chosen category.

    • Scarecrows will remain on display until Festival Day.

    • Be sure to firmly attach your name and phone number to the back of your scarecrow.

    • All scarecrows must be family-friendly and built to withstand outdoor weather.

  • Creating a scarecrow is easier than you think! You’ll need a frame, clothes, stuffing, and some imagination. Need inspiration? Design a scarecrow inspired by your favorite book, movie, singer, hobby — or one that represents your club, business, or organization!

    Materials & Tips

    • Frames: 2x4s, PVC pipe, tomato cages, broom handles, etc.

    • Stuffing: Hay, straw, fiberfill, plastic bags, bubble wrap, pool noodles (avoid newspaper—it gets soggy!)

    • Heads: Stuffed pillowcases, buckets, milk jugs, plant pots, fabric

    YouTube and Pinterest are great places to find scarecrow tutorials and ideas!

Saturday, October 11th

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Free Admission

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Scarecrow Contest

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Saturday, October 11th — Free Admission — Scarecrow Contest —

Stroll through gardens lined with handcrafted scarecrows, enjoy fun activities for all ages, and celebrate the beauty of the season.

Bring your friends, family, and fall spirit!

A huge thank you to all our volunteers, scarecrow creators, vendors, and guests for helping make the Scarecrow Festival a beloved community tradition. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!