Scarecrow Contest

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

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

This will be our primary source of communications

Sign up for email updates from Friends of Downtown Friendswood Association

Phone:

If "other" please explain:

Organization/Business

Downtown Business Address

(If Applicable)

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

In Front of My Downtown Business
I Do Not Have a Downtown Business, Please Assign a Location For My Scarecrow

My Scarecrow Will Be

Standing
Sitting

Theme

Give a brief description of your theme or any comments you want the judges to know.

Where did you hear about the contest?

If other:

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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