Scarecrow Contest

Official Scarecrow Contest Registration

Downtown Friendswood Scarecrow Contest: October 19 - November 9, 2019

Scarecrow enthusiasts, join the excitement for the 4th 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 19, 2019.

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

7. Displays will be on view to the public from October 19 through November 9, 2019.

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 11, 2019.

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, Originality/ Creativity, and Recognizable Theme/Theme as it relates to business.

Add one point if your scarecrow has a name, business or title displayed.

Prizes: Awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

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