Winners Announced For 2026 St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend

ST. CHARLES, IL — The winners of the 41st annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend have been announced following the three-day festival held this weekend in downtown St. Charles.

The popular fall event featured more than 120 scarecrows competing in four categories, along with live entertainment, family-friendly activities and other festivities throughout the weekend. Festival-goers had the opportunity to vote for their favorite creations in the individual, business, school/nonprofit/club and mega/mechanical categories.

The St. Charles Business Alliance announced the following winners of the 2026 Scarecrow Contest, sponsored by Teqworks:

Individual Category

• First place: Luna the Chi
• Second place: Saucedo Family
• Third place: The Rohr Family

Business Category

• First place: The Twisted Gypsy
• Second place: CM Florals & Gifts
• Third place: Monarch Veterinary Clinic

Club/Not-for-Profit/School Category

• First place: MidValley Special Education Cooperative – SAIL Program
• Second place: St. Charles Women's Club
• Third place: Cub Scout Pack 111

Mega/Mechanical Category

• First place: Munhall Elementary PTO
• Second place: American Science & Surplus
• Third place: West Valley Graphics

The annual festival was presented by St. Charles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, with support from numerous local businesses and community organizations.

For more information about St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend, visit www.scarecrowfest.com.