34th Annual Scarecrow Contest, 11 October | Event in Valley Center | AllEvents

34th Annual Scarecrow Contest

Bates Nut Farm

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Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am

2 hours

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Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm (PDT)

Bates Nut Farm

Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch, Valley Center, CA 92082, United States

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34th Annual Scarecrow Contest
Event: 34th Annual Scarecrow Contest

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Time: Judging is at 11:00am & Results are at 1:00pm

Location: Bates Nut Farm

Address: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA

Phone: 760-749-3333

Website: http://www.batesnutfarm.biz

Description:
Join in the fun by designing and building a scarecrow to exhibit in the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch. Keep the lost art of scarecrow making alive! Your scarecrow will be on display in the Pumpkin Patch through October.

Individuals, groups and clubs are invited to enter; each entry will receive a free jack-o-lantern pumpkin and certificate of participation. All winning scarecrows become the property of Bates Nut Farm and will be added to our famous scarecrow collection.

Drop Off Times:
Bring your scarecrow and completed registration form to the pumpkin patch from 1-5 pm on Friday, October 10th or before 10am on Saturday, October 11th.

Prizes:
Cash prizes and gift certificates will be awarded to the top entries in each category.

Download Scarecrow Registration Form HERE >> https://batesnutfarm.biz/blogs/events/34th-annual-scarecrow-contest

All of the Pumpkin Patch festivities will continue throughout the weekend including the tractor hayrides, straw maze, pony rides, and food.

$10 parking fee weekends only in October. Admission is free.


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34th Annual Scarecrow Contest, 11 October | Event in Valley Center | AllEvents
34th Annual Scarecrow Contest
Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am