Boo Y'all Scarecrow Contest Returns In October

ROSWELL, GA - Celebrating the fall season and cultivating the city's creative spirit, the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced the details of its 8th Annual Boo Y'all Scarecrow Event and Contest.

Families, neighborhoods, community organizations and businesses may participate in this friendly competition. There is no entry fee, and cash prizes will be awarded by the organization.

Here's a list of rules contestants must meet to be considered:

• Scarecrows must be 4 to 7 feet high and free-standing.
• Scarecrows cannot impede traffic on the roadways or pedestrians on the sidewalks.
• Entries must be tasteful, creative, non-political and must be able to withstand the elements.
• Scarecrows will be put up and taken down by those who are participating in the contest and must be in place by Oct. 1.
• Winners will be announced at the Oct. 20 Alive in Roswell event on Canton Street and on social media.
• All scarecrows will need to be removed by Nov. 1.

To obtain an entry form and exact specifications, contact the Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau at fberna@roswellgov.com or call 770-640-3253.

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Photo: Spa of Historic Roswell's 2015 entry. Credit: Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau