2024 Rules & Judging Criteria
Rules:
3 Categories 1. Family
2. Organization/Not for Profit or Sports Team
3. Business
1. One entry per category. Can not enter more than one category
2. Scarecrows must be family-appropriate. (please no noose hanging)
3. Scarecrows must be handmade. No purchased scarecrows may be entered into the competition.
4. Scarecrows must be registered, assembled and on display by Monday, October 21st, 2024
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 at the TBA. 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 27, 2024
8. Winners will be announced on October 30, 2024
9. Register your scarecrow here
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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? Note that Scarecrows must not be hung or supported by the neck.
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.