Scarecrow Lane

Each year we host several community groups - families, schools, businesses, churches, clubs, and community groups.

Each participant must provide a custom made (not commercially made) scarecrow and display that fits in a 3ft. X 6ft. area. 3D Scarecrows/Displays must be free-standing. If requested each 3D entrant will be provided one stray bale (delivered to assigned location) on set-day. 2D Scarecrow/Displays must be able to be hung on glass by removable adhesives - scotch tape, command strips, glue dots, etc.

Scarecrows will be judged by the public online via Facebook (likes of each scarecrow’s photos - 1 Like = 1 Vote). Photos will be posted on Marion Downtown! Facebook page. Votes/Likes will be tallied at Noon on Friday, October 28th - no votes/likes will be counted after that. In the event of a tie, the Scarecrow Lane Committee will provide a tiebreaker.

Winners will be announced via Facebook on the Marion Downtown! Facebook page no later than 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 29th, and posted in the Smyth Co. News & Messenger afterward. Prizes: Best of 3D - $100 | 3D Runner-up - $50 | Best of 2D - $100 | 2D Runner-up - $50 | Committee’s Choice - $25. Prizes will be mailed to the winner’s application address the week of November 2nd.

If your business or organization would like to participate please contact Cyndi McCloskey at cmccloskey@marionva.org