Individuals, families, businesses, sports groups and community organizations are invited to participate in our 3rd Annual Scarecrow Contest. Choose a Fairfield Hills Lamp Post during the month of October, (first-come, first-served). Build your own unique scarecrow and affix it to your lamp post (you can pick up your number card at our office). You can work on your scarecrow from October 3-24.

The community is invited to vote for their favorite scarecrow from October 25-28.

A Ballot Box will be set up on the Fairfield Hills Campus. 

 

Categories are Most Original | Newtown Pride | People’s Choice

The winner will be announced on October 31. Winners have a chance to win a Summer 2023 Family Pool & Beach Membership Pass or assorted tier prizes donated by local businesses.

 

Fee: $25 per Lamp Post. All proceeds will benefit our future Bicycle Playground.

 

The Scarecrow Contest Application & Rules are available for download on our website.

Complete the Application and mail to us or bring it to our office with your payment by Friday, October 21.

www.newtown-ct.gov/parks-recreation | 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT 06470

 

We are seeking donations of prizes such as gift certificates, coupons & gift baskets. If you are interested in donating, please contact RoseAnn Reggiano | [email protected] | 203-270-4373

 

For additional information and to download an application, CLICK HERE