Who Can Participate?

Individuals, families, businesses, sports groups and community organizations are invited to participate in our 4th 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 2-25.

Voting:

The community is invited to vote for their favorite scarecrow from October 26-29.
A Ballot Box will be set up on the Fairfield Hills Campus.

Prizes & Categories:

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 2024 Family Pool & Beach Membership Pass or assorted tier prizes donated by local businesses.

Fee: $25 per Lamp Post.

To Apply:

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 25.

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