Scarecrow Contest in Croton
THE SCARECROW CONTEST IS FUN & OPEN TO ALL CROTONITES! Entries by individuals, families, teams,schools, churches, clubs, organizations & businesses are welcome! The goal of this contest is to create a gallery of fun, inventive scarecrows throughout the Village. We are a Village that is becoming renowned for our Fall Festival spirit, so let’s add to that fun!
HOW TO ENTER?
1) REGISTER (ASAP) & PICK UP YOUR $5 OPTIONAL HAZMAT SUITDrop off your completed application with $5 CASH (for the Optional Hazmat Suit which makes “dressing” your scarecrow easy & sturdier) at the BHHS River Towns Real Estate Office - 133 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson (Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM). 2) CREATE YOUR SCARECROW!A–It is highly recommended that scarecrows have a sturdy t-shaped frame for support & be built upright/vertical for easy lamp post attachment. B–Scarecrows should be sturdy to withstand weather (purpose of the hazmat suit) C–No electric, electronic or moving parts are allowed. D–Important: Visible straw and/or cornhusks is required. (Scoring Criteria) E–Be Creative! Unique costumes, heroes, faces, & accessories are encouraged. (Scoring Criteria) 3) DROP OFF YOUR SCARECROW ON WED. OCTOBER 1, 2025Drop off completed entries at the BHHS River Towns Office btwn 9AM–5PM & we’ll handle attaching to the lamp posts with the help of the DPW crew, decorating the Village thru Halloween!
The Chamber and/or Village of Croton-on-Hudson reserves the right to NOT accept any Scarecrow that is deemed in anyway inappropriate. Scarecrow entries should be non-partisan/non-political, secular, appropriate for all ages, etc.
SO, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Judges will determine Winners for each category: Kids&Families, Businesses&Org., & School Winners will be announced Thurs. Oct. 23rd via social media: “Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber” & “Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices River Towns Real Estate” Facebook Pages. Please make sure we have valid Contact Information to claim your prize!
1st Place Prize: $50 Local Business Gift Card | 2nd Place Prize: $25 Local Business Gift Card
The Chamber, The Village of Croton-on-Hudson, and their associated representatives are not responsible for Scarecrows once they are placed. Scarecrow items and props will NOT be saved. If you would like to personally remove your Scarecrow or any props AFTER Halloween,please do so BEFORE MON. Nov. 3rd, otherwise, all scarecrows will be discarded by the DPW crew.
9th Annual Scarecrow Contest Registration Form—2025
Register ASAP by dropping off this form and $5.00 CASH (for your Optional Hazmat Suit) to BHHS River Towns Real Estate Office: 133 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson (Mon– Fri 9AM-5PM). All Scarecrows due Wed. October 1st. Thank you for participating!
Choose Category: _____Kids&Families _____Biz&Org. _____School
Name/Business ______________________________________________________ Questions: Evelyn at BHHS River Towns Real Estate
Email______________________________________Phone__________________________ 914-271-3300
By submitting this registration form you agree that you have the right to sign on behalf of all member of your team or family, that you understand and will adhere to the rules of the con-test and agree that the Chamber and/or the Village may use photos of your Scarecrow and the names of the participants for publicity and promotion. The Chamber nor the Village are responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
