Scarecrow Contest
October 13, 2012On the Square - Brownsville, Tennessee
Scarecrow Contest Rules:
- Scarecrows can be constructed of any non-hazardous material: straw, metal, cloth, etc. All materials must be securley attached and scarecrow anchored to the ground.
- No scarecrow may depict a real person. No printed photographs of faces allowed. All scarecrows must be in good taste or will be removed.
- Entry Forms may be picked up at the Haywood County Extension Office, 100 South Wilson, Brownsville. You can also enter online.
- Entry Forms must be returned to the West TN Delta Heritage Center (121 Sunny Hill Cove, behind Mcdonald's, Brownsville) by Wednesday, October 5, 2012, or faxed to 731-779-9001.
- Scarecrows must be set-up on the courthouse lawn by Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 5 p.m., and will remain there until after the Hatchie Fall Fest on October 20, 2012.
- Judging will begin at 5 p.m., Saturday, October 13. A panel of regional judges will be selected. No Haywood County residents or scarecrow entrants will be allowed as judges. Judges decisons are final.
- Ribbons and prize money will be awarded at 6 p.m. (or immediately thereafter), Saturday, October 13, from the courthouse steps. All participants are asked to be present at this time.
- Scarecrows can remain on the courtsquare until Nov. 1.
- There are two (2) categories for competition:
- Adults (Industry, Business, Club, Group or Individual)
- Children (School, Club, Group or Individual)
Cash Prizes:
Prizes for Category I & II are:- 1st: $100.00
- 2nd: $75.00
- 3rd $50.00
Entry Deadline:
October 5, 2012
Contest:
October 13, 2012
For more information,
please call 731-780-5144.
Entry Form:
Please fill out the form and submit on or before October 5, 2012. No Registration Fees.To print, mail or fax an entry, click here (pdf).