Fall Scarecrow Competition

October 7, 2024 @ 1:45PM — October 21, 2024 @ 11:55PM Central Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

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A creative FUNdraiser with Starkville Area Arts Council

Starkville Area Arts Council is hosting a NEW fundraiser this fall, a Fall Scarecrow Competition! Form a team and make a unique scarecrow to be displayed on Main Street in Downtown Starkville until November 3.
Cost: $30/team
The deadline to register a team is October 21st at 11:55 pm

How it works:

  • Sign Up on www.starkvillearts.net
    • The participation fee is $30/team
    • The deadline to register a team is October 21, 2024
  • Once you've signed up, start building your scarecrow. Each team will build a scarecrow from scratch using the following criteria:
    • Each scarecrow must be built off a structure 6 ft tall and 2 ft wide.
    • Designs must be contained within the confines of the planters on Main Street. There will be 2 scarecrows to a planter.
    • Go crazy! Scarecrows can be themed around anything: Starkville, MSU, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the arts, anything! Be creative and unique!
  • For the next several weeks, the project coordinator will check in n the progress of each scarecrow and post updates on SAAC’s social media. Make sure your team has a catchy name and taggable on social media.
    • On October 23, all completed Scarecrows must be installed and displayed in the planters on Main Street.If you wish, scarecrows can be available for purchase or silent auction. Proceeds will benefit SAAC’s mission and activities.
  • Until November 4, folks will go around and vote on their favorite scarecrow using a QR code displayed next to the scarecrow. Voting is free.
    • Winners will be announced on November 4. Voting Categories will be: Most Creative, People’s Choice, and Mayor’s Choice
  • De-installation of scarecrows will be November 5.

Questions? Email SAAC at vista@starkvillearts.org

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