Auerfarm is inviting individuals, families, groups, nonprofits, businesses, corporations, schools, etc. to take part  in their Fall Festival Scarecrow Competition!

On Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 11:00am to 4:00pm, over 2,000 families, community members, and friends will join the 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm for their annual Fall Festival to enjoy live music, farm fresh food, and of course, the annual scarecrow competition! The funds raised at the Fall Festival at Auerfarm directly impact Auerfarm’s educational STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) programming for all ages. 

Auerfarm is inviting individuals, families, groups, nonprofits, businesses, corporations, schools, etc. to take part in their Fall Festival Scarecrow Competition. The Scarecrow Competition is an excellent bonding opportunity for family members, school spirit, and colleagues. The scarecrow wood formations and entry fees for businesses are $60.00 $25.00 for families, individuals, nonprofits organizations.  

All participating scarecrows will be displayed and judged at the Fall Festival for award prizes. The scarecrows are evaluated based on creativity, use of recycled materials, and overall theme. All submissions must be family-friendly, in good taste, and not reflect controversial, social, or political situations. 

The prizes are $200/1st place, $150/2nd place, and $100/3rd place. If you wish to enter a scarecrow, please visit  https://auerfarm.salsalabs.org/2023FallFestival

Thank you and Auerfarm will be in touch with you shortly. Also, be sure to read Scarecrow Guidelines located on the same link. https://auerfarm.salsalabs.org/2023FallFestival

For more Auerfarm information, visit www.auerfarm.org. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are found here https://auerfarm.salsalabs.org/2023FallFestival and also contact info@auerfarm.org, mdibella@auerfarm.org, or call 860.242.7144.

The 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm, known as Auerfarm, is committed to engaging all ages in learning about farming, science, and the environment.