Do you wanna build a Scarecrow?
We are trying something new this year! A little Fall Fun on Main Street! This will run from October 11th thru November 1st!
Participate in creating a scarecrow to be displayed on Main Street, Bellwood during October.
Are you in a club, civic organization, team, music group, school organization, church? Do you represent a business in the community? Does your family enjoy doing crafty things together? Then we want you!!!
Sign up to design and create a SCARECROW to be placed on Main Street in Bellwood during the month of October.
Bellwood-Antis Community Trust’s Scarecrows on Main Street contest is open to all artists, young and old. There is no charge for participating, however we are asking for a $5 donation per registration. Payable on set up day, Oct. 11th at check in. You must register by September 29th through the google form link provided. Paper registration forms will be available at the Bellwood-Antis Public Library and Main Street Mercantile. You will then be matched with a location/Pole on Main Street to attach your scarecrow for everyone to enjoy.
Scarecrow Contest Rules
Making your scarecrow:
Themes: Use your imagination to select a theme for your scarecrow. The scarecrow contest is family friendly. Scarecrows should be whimsical, humorous, mischievous, traditional, or lovable – NOT frightening. Monsters, gruesome, bloody or especially scary entries will be disqualified. All scarecrows must be in good taste and not reflect controversial, social or political situations and appropriate for viewing by the public. Any scarecrow deemed inappropriate or in bad taste by the Bellwood-Antis Community Trust will not be displayed.
Ideas: Typical Farm & Garden Scarecrow made from cast-off clothing, burlap, gunny sacks, jeans, overalls, straw hats, bonnets, corn shocks, raffia straw, etc. Whimsical, Fairytale, Humorous, Fantasy, Celebrity, etc. Design depicting your favorite fairytale, storybook, animal, or fantasy figure. Make a themed scarecrow around your business to promote yourself! School themed scarecrows supporting sports, band, majors, concentrations or just school spirit are great for students or parents.
Construction: All entries must be hand-made. Scarecrows must be durable and able to stand up to sun, wind, and rain showers. If you choose to use fresh vegetables or fruits (like pumpkins) they must be whole and not punctured or carved, to ensure they last through the duration of the contest. No commercial costumes, rubber masks, etc. will be allowed. In case of scarecrows/parts of scarecrow becoming lost or damaged do not put anything on the scarecrow that is highly valued or of great importance. All parts of the scarecrow should be securely fastened. Your Scarecrow cannot go out past the curb. You assume all responsibility for your scarecrow and its pieces. We reserve the right to remove any entries that do not maintain their ability to be displayed. Make them bright and use interesting materials. Minimum height is four feet and maximum height is six feet. Plan to visit your scarecrow throughout the month to make sure it is in good presentable condition. Please provide zip ties or rope to attach your scarecrow to your pole. Tape or Wire are not permitted!
PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES
Each Scarecrow will be numbered with a place card attached to the scarecrow for voting purposes.
People’s Choice - Ballots will be available at the Bellwood Borough Office, Antis Township Office, Bellwood Library & Main Street Mercantile, allowing individuals to vote for their favorite to enter to win PRIZES! You can turn in your ballots at these locations as well! Last day to vote is Saturday, October 25th. We will announce the winner of the people’s choice on our Facebook Page on October 31st. Winner will receive a Gift Basket!
Judge’s Choice – 1st place $100, 2nd place $75, 3rd place $50. Monetary prizes given to artists from Scarecrows on Main Street after announcements made on October 31st. Judging based on creativity, use of recycled materials, and theme. Judging will take place during the week of October 13th.
Winners: Please be available Saturday, November 1st or Sunday, November 2nd to have your picture taken with your winning scarecrow.
Dates to remember:
Registration submitted: Applications need to be submitted by Monday, September 29th. When registration is received, we will email you the location where you will be placed.
Scarecrow delivered to the assigned location: Saturday, October 11th between 10am and noon. The Check-In area will be in front of Main Street Mercantile at 501 Main Street.
Scarecrow winners revealed: Friday, October 31st. The winner’s picture will be posted on Bellwood-Antis Community Trust social media. Winners will be notified by e-mail.
Scarecrow pick-up: Scarecrows must be picked up between November 1st and 2nd.
Contest Sponsored by the nonprofit: Bellwood-Antis Community Trust
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