Individual/Family Online Registration
Scarecrows Festival 2025
Saturday, October 18th
2025 INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY APPLICATION
setup: 9 – 11:30 am / Judging: Begins at 11:30 am
Applications are also available online at glocesterscarecrowfestival.com
- Scarecrows MUST be registered by October 5th and displayed no later than 11:00 am on October 18th.
- Placement of scarecrows for organizations will be assigned at the Friendship Lodge 1167 Putnam Pike, on Friday from 5-7 and
on Saturday from 8:30 am to 10 am. They will be numbered for judging purposes. Scarecrows must face the oncoming traffic.
INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY IDENTIFICATION WILL BE ALLOWED INCLUDING CAPS, SHIRTS, ETC. Signs must be no larger than 144 sq. in.
We suggest using a QR code on the scarecrow sign to improve advertising. - We invite all participants to include solar or battery lighting effects if possible.
- Scarecrows will remain on display and MUST be removed by Saturday, November 1st no later than 5 pm. Scarecrows not
removed will be dismantled and destroyed by the Committee and applicants will not be allowed to participate the next year. - If your scarecrow exceeds a 6’ by 6’ footprint call Keith
- Scarecrows must be family friendly and constructed to withstand adverse weather. Scarecrows do not have to be stuffed – be
creative. - Frames will be available on Friday 17th from 5-7 & on October 18th 8:30-10 for a $10.00 fee.
- Please maintain your scarecrow throughout the two-week period of display. scarecrows in disrepair will be removed by the
Scarecrow Committee. Participants that don’t maintain their scarecrow will not be allowed to participate the next year. - If a frame is attached to a lamppost, NO ADHESIVE OF ANY TYPE IS ALLOWED. Only use zip ties, bungee cords or rope.
- Judging will be based on CREATIVITY, QUALITY, and VISIBILITY. There will be three categories: Judges will award 1st place,
2nd place, 3rd place ribbons. There will also be a peoples choice award for 1 recipient - Registration is $20. Online registration is recommended and you can access the online application at
glocesterscarecrowfestival.com. In person September 14th and October 5th at Friendship Lodge 1167 Putnam Pike Chepachet
9AM to 12PM - Awards will be posted online at glocesterscarecrowfestival.com
- Political scarecrows are not allowed - Family Appropriate Themed ONLY. Any inappropriate scarecrows can be taken down at
the discretion of the volunteer committee.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY APPLICATION
For more information: Keith Doucette,
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Facebook: GLOCESTER SCARECROW FESTIVALAll registration must be received by October 4th.