Entry applications must be received by this Friday, September 30th for Fairfield Chamber of Commerce’s Seventh Annual Scarecrow Contest. Call today, as there are only a few spots left.

Help decorate downtown Fairfield for the Fall season by entering. There is no entry fee for this contest.

The contest is open to all ages, individuals, families, clubs, groups & businesses.

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.

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.

Space is limited, so it will be based on a first come, first served basis. There are only 22 light posts available.

Scarecrows may be installed Saturday, October 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Sunday, October 9th from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Judges from the community will decide on the winning lamp post. Winners will be announced on October 17th.

The scarecrows will remain on display for the public, weather permitting, through the month of October.  Scarecrows must be taken down the weekend of November 15th.

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.