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Registration

Contestants may enter more than one scarecrow in the contest. An entry blank must be filled out for each scarecrow
Fully assembled scarecrows should be brought to Akron City Park between 8am and 9:30am on Saturday, Sept. 18. No pre-registration is necessary.
There is no entry fee
Scarecrows can be made by an individual, group or a business

Scarecrow Specifications

A steel fence post is provided for each scarecrow for display. Each scarecrow must be built with a horizontal support for the body to be attached to the post. Please bring wire, rope, etc. for attaching to post.
Scarecrows must be stuffed with weatherproof materials such as straw, plastic bags, etc.
Minimum height for scarecrows is 4 feet from head to toe
All items in the scarecrow display at the time of judging will be auctioned with the scarecrow, including any props, signage, electronics, or other materials.

Contest Restrictions

All scarecrows (with the exception of Preschool to 5th grade division) will become the property of the Friendship & Service Club for the purpose of auctioning the scarecrows for community projects supported by the Club. Auction will take place at 2:30pm. Auction buyers will want the scarecrows to be on outdoor display after purchase. Please construct scarecrows out of durable materials and attach all decorations securely.
In fairness to all contestants, youth entries are expected to be completed by the child entrant. Parents may assist in placing the scarecrows on display.
No political statements, vulgarity or profanity will be admitted. All scarecrows are subject to standards of display and good taste set by contest officials.
Individual members of the Friendship & Service Club may not compete for monetary prizes. Club members may build scarecrows for display and auction and be eligible for Best of Show and People’s Choice awards.