Scarecrow Contest Returns After A Year Away In Falls Township

FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA —The scarecrows are returning!

The parks and recreation has announced the return of its scarecrow contest after a one-year hiatus.

Here are the guidelines:

• All scarecrows must be made from traditional materials including hay or straw. No plastic bags or paper. Scarecrows should be made to be waterproof as they will be displayed outdoors.
• Entry is FREE. Open to individuals and groups. However, there is a limit of one (1) entry per individual or group.
• Maximum dimensions: 4' x 6' (includes base used for mounting into the ground).
• Any theme is allowed (i.e. modern, funny, traditional, etc.) However, Parks and Recreation reserves the right to not accept and/or remove any entries deemed to be lewd, offensive, or political in nature.
• All entries will be judged on creativity, theme, and overall quality of the display.
• We must have a minimum of five (5) entries to hold the contest.
• No flammable, electrical, or battery-operated items allowed with the display.

To enter, email your name/group, address, and phone number to b.andrews@fallstwp.com by Thursday, Oct. 13. Also, include the theme of your display as well.

All displays will be set up on Saturday, Oct. 15 between 11 a.m. and noon.

The parks department said that it hopes to have staff available to assist during setup. "If you cannot be there during this timeframe, you can still set up your display that Saturday during park operating hours (sunrise to sunset)," park and recreation officials said.

The display area is located just over the bridge on the peninsula off the small parking area and walking path (left-hand side if driving over the bridge from the soccer field side of the park).

Scarecrows will be on display from Oct. 15 through Oct. 31.

The Park and Recreation Board will be judging the entries within that period. Displays will be available for pickup on Nov. 1. Staff will also dispose of the scarecrows upon request.

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Winners will receive their prize and be recognized at a future Board of Supervisors meeting.

Questions should be emailed to b.andrews@fallstwp.com.