Fairfield Chamber of Commerce announces its Fourth Annual Scarecrow Contest!
These scarecrows will be on display around the Freestone County Courthouse through the month of October.
All ages, individuals, families, clubs, groups, and businesses are welcome to participate. Each person, family, group, or business may have only one entry.
There are three divisions in this contest: Adult (individual or group), Youth (individual or group) and Business.
Theme can be traditional, whimsical, fairytale, humorous, fantasy, celebrity, etc. Design a scarecrow depicting your favorite fairytale, storybook, animal, or fantasy figure and let your imagination run wild.
Use of bright colors or unique materials is encouraged.
Designs must be in good taste. No political, religious, or controversial statements. Only those entered in the business category will be allowed to include advertising.
All entrants must submit an application to the Chamber. You can pick up and return applications between September 9th-20th.
Space is limited, so it will be based on a first come, first served basis. There are only 23 light posts.
Scarecrows may be installed Saturday or Sunday, October 12-13 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Only scarecrows registered by 4:00 p.m. on September 20th will be considered by the judges.
Lamp posts will be voted on by the community. Look for ballots at local businesses.
Winners and awards will be announced on October 19th at 1:00 p.m. during Fairfield Fest on the Square.
There is no entry fee; participation is FREE!
For more information, and complete list of rules, contact the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce at 903-389-5792 or stop by their office at 900 W. Commerce.
Coming this winter: Holiday Street Light Decorating Contest!! Taking place of the residential decorating contest, there will be a contest in November-December to decorate the light poles in your favorite holiday theme! And you could WIN BIG! Keep watching for more details!
