2021 Rules & Judging Criteria

Rules:

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  1.  One entry per family / team / association or business

  2.  Scarecrows must be family-appropriate. 

  3.  Scarecrows must be handmade.  No purchased scarecrows may be entered into the competition.

  4.  Scarecrows must be registered, assembled and on display by October 17th, 2021

    •     *Early Bird Entries and Wandering Scarecrows must be submitted no later than October 15th, 2021*

    •      Early Bird (including Wandering Scarecrow) will be entered in a draw for a Sweet Prize!

    •      NO LATE ENTRIES CAN BE ACCEPTED!

  5.  All scarecrows must be placed wholly on your own property or business. 

  6. Don't have a yard to display your Scarecrow or a property that can allow visitors? Join the Wandering Scarecrows this year.  “Wandering Scarecrows” will all be located on the front lawn of the Schomberg Library.  Placement details will be sent to you upon registration. For additional information about building a “Wandering Scarecrow” email scarecrowsinschomberg@gmail.com.

  7.  Voting and Judging will be completed by October 22nd, 2021

  8.  Winners will be announced on October 24th, 2021

  9.  Register your scarecrow at www.SchombergScarecrows.com

    • Make sure to include: A clear photo of your Scarecrow, Family/Business/Organization Name, Scarecrow Name, Description and Location

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Judging Criteria:

1. Creativity 

Judges will assess the individuality of the scarecrow. Is it unique? Is it a new idea? Have you used an original concept?

* No purchased scarecrows will be allowed to be entered into the competition.

2.  Technique and Materials 

Judging will be based on the variety of materials used and how well they are put together. All the scarecrows must be built from scratch, reusing and recycling old materials is strongly encouraged. How well is the scarecrow constructed? How does it stand up the weather elements?

3. Overall Impression 

Judges are looking for that scarecrow with a little bit extra. It may be the materials used, the way the scarecrow has been made, how it is displayed or simply a fantastic idea. Catch the judge’s eye.