“Hay There!” Build your own personal Scarecrow!SCARECROWFEST is one of the many events held during our October 6th, 2024 Harvestfest event. (There are also many other events during this day.) SCARECROWFEST is an opportunity for our parishioners, local businesses and Saint Joseph Regional Catholic School (Salem, NH), to come together and display their creativity. All scarecrows will be displayed at the event for all to enjoy. At the finale of the event (after 4:00 p.m.) please bring your scarecrow home. We do not want to have any "homeless" scarecrows!
LOCAL BUSINESSES: This is a great and inexpensive way to get your business “seen” by hundreds of people! (We estimate over 1800 will attend this event.)
REGISTERING / HOW TO ENTER: Applicants must complete the online form below, and submit the $12.00 entry fee in advance thru this website only. This event is "Rain-or-Shine", and the entry fee is not refundable. Due to the popularity of this event and limited space, all Scarecrows must be registered through this website (see form below) by9-25-24 to qualify. No late entries, please.
JUDGING: The top scarecrows in each category (business, school, parishioner, family) will be receive a Ribbon Award. The winners will be recognized at the finale of Harvestfest at 4:00 p.m. Judging is based on creativity and effort.
RULES:
All Scarecrows must be made in a family friendly design. (No horror, politics or violence.)
Scarecrow kits will be dropped off to you after you purchase them.
There are other rules regarding overall height, width, etc., and these will be provided to you when we drop off the kit at your location.
Completed Scarecrows must be dropped off at 9:00am on 10/06/2024.
Event Location is: MQP Church, 200 Lawrence Rd., Salem, NH.
Sorry, no unregistered scarecrows can be entered in the event.
You do not need to be present to win.
After 4:00 p.m., please bring your scarecrow home.