Business & Organization Online Registration
Scarecrows Festival 2025
Saturday, October 18th
2025 Organization/Business 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.
ORGANIZATION 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.
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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.