Scarecrow Contest

Celebrate Fall with a Scarecrow contest, pie contest, apples, Johnny Appleseed, games, fun and more!

Saturday, October 17^th 2009, Noon to 4 PM

Businesses of Norwich are invited to participate in the Leffingwell House Museum Scarecrow Contest on Saturday October 17th, 2009 at the Leffingwell House Museum at 348 Washington Street, Norwich, CT.

There is a $10 fee for each scarecrow entered but larger donations will be gratefully accepted.

Create a scarecrow that shows the best or worst of your business, department, franchise, or industry. Make it traditional or whimsical. Increase company team spirit!

You can sponsor a prize by writing to Fall Festival, Leffingwell House Museum, PO Box 13, Norwich, CT 06360 or by leaving a message at 860-887-9000.

Scarecrows will be judged on originality, detail, theme and appearance.

Great Advertising location! Great Visibility!

Design: Scarecrow entries/design must be NEW each year and weather proof. No items such as tiki torches or gas-powered generators are allowed. Only battery or solar powered lights. No electricity will be provided.

Signage: Signs may be placed at your display to announce your scarecrow's name, business or organization, location, phone number or website. Please use weatherproof signs.

Entrants are responsible for bringing and assembling scarecrows in the designated area on the Leffingwell House Museum lawn, 348 Washington Street, Norwich, CT.
All entrants must fit into a 4 FT x 4 FT area and not exceed 10 FT in height.
Business entries may be set up and assembled between October 14^th and October 17^th in the designated area facing the Rte 2 & 32 connector and Washington Street.
Blocking, moving, or damaging other entries is not allowed.

Restrictions: This is a family event. Scarecrows reflecting controversial, social, religious or political opinions or statements will not be accepted. No obscene or distasteful entries will be permitted, The Leffingwell House Museum has the right to refuse any entry deemed unacceptable. The Leffingwell House Museum reserves the right to remove any scarecrow it deems inappropriate.

Download the Scarecrow Contest Flyer here for distribution to your family, friends and business associates.

Registration forms will be available beginning on October 1, 2009.