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Scarecrow Contest

This year make sure to plan a visit to the Scarecrow Stroll! A fun, family, FREE one-stop scarecrow spot - and we're throwing in a few other surprises too! (Bring your camera!)

Open to the public every day of the Downtown Friendswood Scarecrow Contest

Oct 17 - Nov 7

Scarecrow Stroll Location: 161 W Shadowbend



Official Scarecrow Contest Registration

Downtown Friendswood Scarecrow Contest: October 17 - November 7, 2020

Scarecrow enthusiasts, join the excitement for the 5th annual Friendswood Downtown Scarecrow Contest by creating an original, fun fall display which incorporates a whimsical or traditional scarecrow!

The contest is open to anyone who wants to create and display a scarecrow in the Friendswood Downtown District area. The Friendswood Downtown District is defined as the area between FM 2351 and Whispering Pines within one block north and south of FM 518.

Businesses, Individuals, families, and groups can register here to secure your participation or receive an assigned location to showcase your scarecrow.

INFORMATION

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LOCATION OF ENTRY

PLEASE NOTE: ALL SCARECROW ENTRIES MUST BE PLACED IN THE FRIENDSWOOD DOWNTOWN DISTRICT. IF YOUR SUBMISSION IS FOR AN INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, GROUP, OR BUSINESS OUTSIDE OF THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT, THE SCARECROW COMMITTEE WILL ASSIGN A LOCATION FOR YOU TO PLACE YOUR ENTRY.


Location of Entry

My Scarecrow Will Be

Theme

RULES OF PARTICIPATION:

1. Online registration required.

2. There is NO FEE to participate in the Downtown Scarecrow Contest.

3. Contest open to all Friendswood residents and Friendswood Businesses.

4. Contest participants must display their scarecrow entry within the Friendwood Downtown District. Entries registering as a non-downtown business, individual, family, or other group will be assigned an approved location to display their entry .
5. Displays must be in place by the evening of Saturday, October 17, 2020.

6. A business logo or sign can be used in your display.

7. Displays will be on view to the public from October 17 through November 7, 2020.

8. Scarecrow must be in good taste and family friendly.

9. Display must be able to withstand the outside elements.

10. Please be respectful of property that scarecrow may be affixed to. Scarecrows should be secured as to not lean or fall over, with no loose pieces.

11. Scarecrows must be removed on or by November 9, 2020.


I AGREE TO THE RULES OF PARTICIPATION
 

SCORING & JUDGING:

Judging will be done by a panel of judges.

Points are given for Visual Impact/Overall Impression and Originality/Creativity



PRIZES: Trophies and prize baskets will be awarded for 1st (Value: $250), 2nd (Value: $100), 3rd place ($75 Value) as well as a Peoples Choice (Value: $50) winner.


"Peoples Choice" will be selected based on community participation.


PEOPLES CHOICE SUBMISSION: To submit your vote for Peoples Choice, post a picture of your favorite Downtown Friendswood scarecrow on any of your social media platforms and include the hashtag: #FDFAScarecrows Only one submission per user please. Winner will be the scarecrow who is featured the most across all social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The tag #FDFAScarecrows must accompany the photo in order to be counted.
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Sponsors:

If your business or organization would like to particiate as a prize sponsor, we would love to hear from you!

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Email us for questions or inquiries:

Scarecrows@FDFA.org

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