Write a commentCornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County is now accepting registrations for a Scarecrow Contest to be held during the Agriculture Society of Oswego County's Family Fall Festival, taking place at the Oswego County Fairgrounds in Sandy Creek, NY.
The contest will run from 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29th until 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 1st. Entries will be set up between 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29th. Awards will be announced at 1:30 p.m. on October 1st.
Scarecrows should be family-friendly and entirely original. They should be between four and seven feet tall and able to be displayed outdoors on a grassy area. Participants will set up their scarecrow and must supply the pole, chair, base, or other items that will support and anchor it. All construction materials are the responsibility of the contestants.
Scarecrows will be judged on Originality, Workmanship, and General Appearance. The contest is open to all clubs, groups, organizations, businesses, families, and individuals. The Agriculture Society of Oswego County and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
There are five categories’ people can participate in: individual youth (12 years of age and younger), individual youth (13-18 years of age), more than 1 youth (any age), family, and adult group/club or business. Please pre-register by Tuesday, September 26th.
From more information and registration, please visit the following website: https://thatscooperativeextension.org/events/2021/10/01/scarecrow-contest-at-the-family-fall-festival or contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County 4-H Program at 315-963-7286 or email at lcr23@cornell.edu.
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