Clary Scarecrow Contest

Location: Clary Gardens
Date: 09/28/2017
Time: 08:00 am to 04:00 pm

Clary Gardens is sponsoring a Scarecrow Trail that will be open FREE to the public the entire month of October 2017! We are hoping to establish some spirited 'competition' between local agencies, families, school groups, and area businesses. Download the 2017 Clary Scarecrow Registration (also posted on our Facebook Page). This contest is an annual garden fundraiser and requires a $10-25 tax-deductible donation to Clary Gardens to participate (all proceeds going toward capital garden improvements). **Participants must call to schedule scarecrow placement ahead of time - To be eligible: Scarecrows must be set-up in the garden as early as 9/26 at 8am and placement deadline is 9/28 by 4pm. Get your creative juices flowing and let's have some good old-fashioned fun!

 

*2017 Clary Gardens Scarecrow Contest*

*Participate in Coshocton’s 2nd Annual Scarecrow Competition*

Available for public viewing at Clary Gardens all of October 2017

This contest is sponsored by the CLARY GARDEN FOUNDATION (CGF). All scarecrow funds raised go toward capital improvements in the garden. Competition is encouraged between agencies, families, school groups, businesses, and any organization in general - Let’s get creative and have some fun!

-------------------Clary Gardens is open FREE to the public every day during daylight hours--------------------

 

PARTICIPANT EXPECTATIONS:

(1) Construct a scarecrow that can be positioned by CGF staff (with your assistance if necessary).

(2) Garden placement as early as Tuesday, Sept 26th at 8am, and no later than Thursday, Sept 28th at 4pm.

(3) Submit: Your completed registration (below) AND tax-deductible registration fee:

                  $10 for family/child-created entries OR $25 all other entries          *Cash or Check made out to: Clary Gardens

 

THOUGHTFUL CONSIDERATIONS:

  • All entrants must schedule with CGF ahead of time, letting them know which day/time you will be dropping off or assisting in scarecrow placement (days/times listed above)
  • Scarecrows should be constructed with materials to withstand the elements for up to 5 weeks
  • Use of metal rods, posts, or wood stakes is permitted – Please call ahead if questions – Pinterest is helpful
  • Creating a scene with scarecrow(s) is allowed (fee is per scarecrow) – All entries must incorporate straw
  • This year’s scarecrow judging will be conducted by garden patrons and will also include a People’s Choice category - Winners will be notified and published in local media
  • Accompanying signage will be created by CGF (from registration) and will be posted next to each entry
  • CGF reserves the right of refusal to display offensive entries

 

NECESSARY REGISTRATION INFORMATION  -  Due before 4pm, Thursday, September 28, 2017

Circle one entry category

$10:Family/Child-created $25: Youth-themed/Scary/Any other

                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

 

*Name of Participating Organization/Business/Family

 

 

 

Address

 

 

Email/Phone

 

Contact Person

 

 

*Name of Scarecrow

(50 character max)

 

 

                              *Posted on CGF signage next to scarecrow

 

Download the official form on our Facebook Page!

 



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