SCARECROWS COMING TO TOWN 2017
The
Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival is October 14, 2017, and visitors will be welcomed to town with scarecrows
greeting them along the entrances into town and mounted on lampposts around the town square.
Deadline for
application entry is September 27, at 4 p.m.
2017 Theme for the Scarecrow Contest
In light of construction that should be going on in the
downtown area this fall, the theme of the contest will be CONSTRUCTION. We hope
you will be creative with this theme and have fun making your scarecrows. By using a theme, it will be
exciting to see how each person makes their scarecrow come to life – the sky’s the limit!
Scarecrow Contest Categories
Every creation will have a sign with the name of the scarecrow and creator. The “People’s Choice” award
will be given in each of four categories:
BUSINESS
SCHOOL
INDIVIDUAL
CHURCH/GROUP
Each winner will receive $100, a “People’s Choice” sign and bragging rights.
The Masters Category
The “MASTERS” category is different from the other four categories. The
winner of this category will be chosen by a panel of judges to receive $500, plus “Category Winner”
sign and bragging rights. Special instructions for this category follow the general rules. As the name
indicates, this category requires more thought, creativity and efforts. Anyone is eligible to enter their
scarecrow in this category but will face stronger competition than the other four categories
RULES
1. Scarecrows must be in place no earlier than October 6, 2017, but no later than NOON October 10, 2017. They
will remain in place until November 1, 2017. It is the creator’s responsibility to remove no later than November
6, 2017, at 7 p.m. This time schedule MUST be followed for set-up and take-down. You are also responsible for
monitoring your scarecrow during this time period for needed repairs.
2. The scarecrows should be family-friendly. Make them whimsical, humorous, mischievous or lovable – NOT frightening.
Monsters, gruesome, bloody or otherwise scary entries will not be accepted. Scarecrows must be done in good taste and
should not reflect controversial, social or political situations. It can be an individual scarecrow or a group of scarecrows if
necessary to interpret your theme/name for your creation. The size is limited by the location of the display.
3. Businesses around the Village Green will use the existing lamppost in front of their business. The remaining lampposts
will be made available to individuals and groups on a first-come basis. The lampposts will be numbered and assigned.
Care must be given in hanging your scarecrow so they do not cause a hazard to pedestrians. They must be hung with the
top one foot down from the light fixture and at least one foot up from the receptacle on the base of the lamppost with
the arms crossbar at least 6 feet off the ground. Great care must be taken not to damage the lampposts so all
scarecrows must be attached with cable ties or plastic coated wires. NO METAL WIRES SHALL BE USED DUE TO DAMAGE
TO THE LAMPPOSTS. A vertical board (either a 2x4 or 1 ½ inch post) with a cross bar for the arms gives the scarecrow
stability and an easy way to attach to the lamppost. The frame must not be visible.
4. Since all scarecrows must remain out-of-doors for weeks, their construction should be durable and all ornamentation
securely attached and able to stand up to sun, wind and rain. Carved pumpkins or other living materials are discouraged.
Uncarved pumpkins, corn stalks, gourds and other dried material or artificial flowers are best. Use care when selecting
your materials and do not place items of value on your display. It is your responsibility to monitor your scarecrow during
the weeks it is on display to assure it is in good condition.
5. Do not use commercial costumes, rubber masks, plastic masks, etc.
6. No items such as tiki torches or any other flammable objects are allowed.
7. Each scarecrow must have a horizontal support of wood for the body (2”x4” post preferred). A broomstick or 1”x2” is
recommended for the arms. This “frame” must be concealed inside the scarecrow. This support is needed for stability.
DO NOT MOUNT THEM ONTO A VISIBLE FRAME. For those mounted in the ground, a metal fence post or rebar should be
used as support with wire, rope or cable ties attaching the scarecrow to this post. It will be the responsibility of the
creator of any displays on asphalt/cement to make sure their creations are secure in case of wind.
8. Your exhibit can display more than one figure if needed to interpret your theme.
9. The Pendleton Fall Harvest Festival is not responsible for the security of scarecrows on display. Photos and names will be
used for promotional purposes
10. A sign must be attached stating your category, name of scarecrow and name of creator. The Fall Festival committee will
provide this sign upon request. There is a place on your application to let us know if we are providing the sign. It will be
delivered to you before the installation of your scarecrow and you are responsible for mounting it on your scarecrow.
VOTING AND PRIZES
Online Voting - October 11 - October 14 (8 am)
Festival Voting - October 14 until 2 pm
Winners announced at Festival at 4 pm
HELPFUL HINTS
• Spray Scotch guard on the inside and outside of clothing to prevent mildew
• Stuffing can be made from many materials, but newspaper and water-soluble peanuts are not recommended. Plastic
bags and bubble wrap work well.
• Papier Mache is not a good choice due to exposure to rain
• Use weather resistant materials including nylon and polyester fabrics
• Scarecrows will be outside, so be sure everything is secure
•
Google Scarecrow contests or Scarecrow images for ideas – there are communities all across the country having
scarecrow displays and photos are on many of the sites
• Use a sack, old pillow case, top of a broom, gourd or other creative material for the head
LET YOUR IMAGINATION RUN WILD!!!
• Traditional scarecrows with cast-off clothing, burlap, gunny sacks, jeans, overalls, straw hats, aprons, bonnets, and corn
shucks are easy to construct
• Design a scarecrow depicting your favorite fairytale, storybook, animal or fantasy figure. Use of bright colors and unique
material is encouraged
• Open a world of possibilities as you create a scarecrow interpretation of your favorite television character – human or
animal – with the theme of CONSTRUCTION in mind
• Create the person, place or thing – past, present or future – that says Pendleton to you
• Think outside the box and make a cutting edge creation with a contemporary theme
• Make your scarecrow a group project – school, church, office, business, club, scout troop, neighborhood.
Entry Form
