The Morris Arboretum invites participation in their 12th annual Scarecrow Design Contest. This year participants may create a scarecrow for the theme: Famous Musicians. These scarecrows may be a singer or play an instrument, such as Elvis Presley, Dizzy Gillespie, Lady Gaga or Elton John. All entries will be on display on Scarecrow Walk at Morris Arboretum for almost four weeks, October 5 through Halloween, Thursday, October 31. Frame, straw, burlap and twine are provided, the rest is up to the participants. Space is limited to 35 scarecrows.

This popular contest fills quickly, get your entry in early! Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 25. 

Material Pick-up: Saturday/Sunday, September 21 & 22 and Saturday/Sunday, September 28 & 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., self-serve.

Scarecrow Delivery Date (delivered to Bloomfield Farm at Morris Arboretum): Tuesday, October 1, 5-6:30 p.m. with staff and Thursday, October 3, 9-10 a.m. or 5-6:30 p.m. with staff.

Register: https://tinyurl.com/y8dtyu4e

Entry Fee: Members: $25, Non-Members: $30

Reuse your wood frame from past years: $5 off, use promo code FRAME at checkout

Prizes

1st Prize: $150 Cash
2nd Prize: $75 Morris Arboretum gift card
3rd Prize: $50 Morris Arboretum gift card
4th Prize: $35 Morris Arboretum gift card
5th Prize: $25 Morris Arboretum gift card