RULES:

SET UP: (Sutton Common) 

SET UP TIMES:

10/25 between 10am and 5pm

10/26 between 10am and 2pm

If you have an idea as to when you will be setting up, please let me know so that I can try to be there to guide and assist!  

When you arrive, you will find a marked spot and a 5-foot rebar stake to build your scarecrow. There are various ways to do this:

• You can assemble your scarecrow onto a 2x4 at home and then attach it to the rebar with rope.

• Alternatively, you can use a PVC pipe and slide it over the rebar (which is ½ inch wide).

• Feel free to be creative with your own way of securing the scarecrow to the rebar.

Just ensure it is stable and won't easily fall over, and that any extra decorations are secure against the wind. If you don’t need a stake because your scarecrow is sitting, please let me know.

SIGNAGE: 

Please add a weatherproof sign, no larger than 11 x 17 to identify who you are! Please make sure this is attached securely, but you can be creative and add a name to your display, etc. 

THEME:

VILLAINS

Follow the theme! Here are some villain-themed scarecrow ideas for your Scarecrow Festival: wicked witches, pirate villains like Captain Hook or Davy Jones, evil queens from tales like Snow White or Maleficent, and vampires like Dracula. Be creative with different materials. You can pick classic or modern villains and have fun. Add props or accessories to improve your scarecrow, but make sure everything is safely attached and suitable for everyone. Please avoid political messages and keep it family-friendly! We may remove any display that doesn't follow these rules.

REMOVAL: 

Please remove your display by November 2nd. If your display is not removed, we will have to dispose of it, and this includes any props, etc. that you may be attached to! Please check on your display in the week to make sure everything is in order.

JUDGING:

The winner will be decided by People's Choice AND judging. Each attendee will be given a ticket to drop into the box at their favorite scarecrow. If folks would like to purchase additional tickets, we will oblige! This is a fundraiser after all! All proceeds support the Sutton 4th.

We can't wait to see the amazing scarecrows you'll create and the festive atmosphere they'll bring to the common on October 26th. Get ready to showcase your creativity, have a spooktacular time, and make this year’s scarecrow event the best one yet!

Please let me know if you have any questions!