Fairfield Chamber of Commerce’s Fifth Annual Scarecrow Contest is open to all ages, individuals, families, clubs, groups & businesses. Each person, family, or group may only enter one time.
Divisions include:
–Adult Individual or Adult Group (Clubs, Church, or Civic Groups)
–Youth Individual or Youth Groups (Schools, Scouts, Teams, Clubs) Must be completed by children under 14 years of age.
–Business Group (Let your Scarecrow promote your Business!)
Theme may 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.
Note: If you use papier-mache, be sure it is sealed to protect it from the elements.
No Political Statements or Inappropriate Displays Allowed.
Business category ONLY may have advertisements.
The Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to disqualify entries they feel to be distasteful or not family friendly.
Check for additional rules with the Chamber.
Entry applications must be received by Friday, September 18th.
Space is limited, so it will be based on a first come, first served basis.
There are only 23 light posts available.
The scarecrows may be installed Saturday, October 10th 8am-5pm or Sunday, October 11th 8am-5pm.
Only scarecrows registered by 4:00 pm on September 18th will be considered by the judges. Lamp posts will be voted on by the community. Look for ballots at local businesses!
There is NO entry fee. Cost to participate is FREE!!!
The scarecrows will remain on display for the public, weather permitting, through the month of October. Scarecrows must be taken down on Nov. 6th or 7th.
Stop by the Chamber office for an application, or more information, at 900 W. Commerce Street in Fairfield. Or, give them a call at 903-389-5792.
