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Scarecrow Showdown

Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at 12:00 pm - Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 5:00 pm

The Scarecrow Showdown is back for another year! Join us in celebration of the harvest season with our Scarecrow decorating competition.

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Scarecrow Showdown

Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at 12:00 pm Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 at 5:00 pm

Event Overview

The Scarecrow Showdown is back for another year! Join us in celebration of the harvest season with our Scarecrow decorating competition.

Let your creative talents flow and shine in Historic Downtown Bethlehem. All are invited to enter. We will have voting for all submissions right here on this page!

Scarecrows will be displayed up and down Main Street throughout October.

Categories

  • Kids Only (under 12)
  • Open Category (ages 18+)

Prizes

Winners from each category will receive:

  • 1st Place: $100 Downtown Bethlehem Gift Card & Gift Basket
  • Runner Up: $50 Downtown Bethlehem Gift Card & Gift Basket

Purchase your Scarecrow Kit

Scarecrow Kits are $25.00

SOLD OUT!

Pick up your Scarecrow Kit

After purchasing your kit online, you may pick your kit up Monday through Thursday from 9:00am – 4:00pm or Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm by 9/27 at the Bethlehem Chamber Office, 74 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018, Suite 240. You will receive your Scarecrow number at this time.

Check-in your Scarecrow

Drop off your Scarecrow anytime from 9/18 through 9/29, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. You may drop off your Scarecrow after hours. Please be advised our building is locked on Sundays and locked from 8:00pm through 7:00am on weekdays. Please, be sure your number is prominently displayed, and text a picture of your Scarecrow and number to Ty Versocki at (610) 739-3385. Drop off address is also at the Bethlehem Chamber Office, 74 W. Broad St. Suite 240, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Contest timing

Scarecrows will be out on Main & Broad Streets beginning on 10/2 and live on our website for voting starting 10/2. All contestants will receive a link to vote via email to share with friends and family.

Voting

Voting will be in real-time from 10/2 through 10/29.

Thanks for participating! Voting has now concluded.

Winner Announced

The winner will be announced on our Visit Historic Bethlehem Facebook and Instagram pages on 10/31.

Post-contest Pick up

Scarecrows will be available for pickup at the completion of this contest from 12:00pm on 10/31 through 11/1. If you wish to pick up your scarecrow, please call by 10/28 to confirm. We will provide you with the location of your scarecrow – pick up at will. We will provide you with pick-up location instructions. CALL: 484-280-3024.  Any unclaimed Scarecrows will become property of The Downtown Bethlehem Association.

Terms & Conditions

This is a family friendly event. The Downtown Bethlehem Association reserves the right to deny any entry that is offensive, lewd, inappropriate, or demonstrates anything controversial. Further, any Scarecrow that is constructed in poor taste or is deemed offensive will be disqualified. All entries must use the wooden structure provided – no exceptions. Refunds for disqualifications based on this criteria will not be issued.

All Scarecrows must adhere to the style guide found in the kit, and must be designed to follow the category in which you chose.  No blinking lights or anything with motion. Use materials that will withstand the weather, i.e. wind & rain. We recommend using plastic bags and newspaper to stuff your Scarecrow. Stuffed hosiery will also work to shape your Scarecrow.

Your Scarecrow must be sturdy and materials used to decorate your Scarecrow must be secured onto the base provided. The Downtown Bethlehem Association will not be responsible for any damaged Scarecrow or for any items that have been stolen. In the event of vandalism, we will make every attempt to assist in repairs that may be needed.

Event Location

Main and Broad Streets
Bethlehem, PA 18018 United States
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Free Scarecrow Showdown voting is free!

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