The Morris Arboretum invites participation in their 13th annual Scarecrow Design Contest. This year participants may create a scarecrow for the theme: Fairy Tale ‘Crows. Think back to your favorite fairy tales. Who was the character you liked or feared most?  It’s your chance to re-create a scarecrow version of a fairy tale character for display at the Arboretum. Could it be Goldilocks and the Three Bears, the beautiful Snow White or her evil Queen, or Ali Baba mouthing “Open Sesame,” or maybe it’s the brave Moana or the boisterous demigod, Maui? All fairy tale characters are welcome. All entries will be on display on Scarecrow Walk at Arboretum, October 3-November 1. Public voting on the best scarecrows will happen electronically, October 1-20, with winners announced after October 20.

Registration Deadline: September 25. Info and registration, visit morrisarb.org/scarecrows

Material Pick-up: Pick up your scarecrow frame, straw, burlap and twine at the Arboretum’s front gate during public hours.

Scarecrow Drop-off Dates (delivered to Bloomfield Farm at Morris Arboretum): Tuesday, September 29, Wednesday, September 30, and Thursday, October 1, 5-6:30 p.m. Have a name for your scarecrow ready at drop-off.

Scarecrow Pick-up Dates: Scarecrows will be ready to be picked up during public hours November 3-5. Scarecrows left after November 5 will be discarded.

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

Prizes
1st Prize: $250 Cash
2nd Prize: $100 Morris Arboretum gift card
3rd Prize: $75 Morris Arboretum gift card