FIRST ANNUAL SCARECROW FESTIVAL CONTEST
September 29th & 30th, 2007
 

INFORMATION & CONTEST RULES
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● Set-Up:  Scarecrows must be set up at Boyd Orchards between Wednesday, September 26th and Friday, September 28th between 9:00am - 6:00pm.

● All entries must be on display until October 31st, 2007.

● Scarecrows must be in good taste and constructed to withstand the weather.
Scarecrows will not be accepted that reflect controversial, social or political situations.  We reserve the right to remove any scarecrow that does not meet these standards.

● Please bring a plastic tarp large enough to cover your entry in case of rain.  All efforts will be made by Boyd Orchards to cover entries that have tarps available beside them.

● Scarecrow judging is by popular vote.  All winners will be announced at Boyd Orchards on Sunday, September 30th, 2007 at 5:00pm.

● Take-Down:  Scarecrows should be picked up November 1st - 4th, 2007 between 9am-6pm.

CATEGORIES

Traditional  Entries must resemble the traditional scarecrows that have been in the fields and gardens for centuries.

Whimsical  Any construction, not necessarily a traditional scarecrow.  Entries may be made with any material.

Children's  Open to all individuals, groups, clubs and organizations of children ages 14 and under.  Please note:  Parental and adult participation must be kept to a minimum to maintain category integrity.


CASH PRIZES AWARDED BY POPULAR VOTE OF FESTIVAL VISITORS

For voting purposes, please be prepared to give a NAME or TITLE to your Scarecrow entry when checking in.

Prizes will be awarded in each category!

1st place:  $100.00
2nd place:  $75.00
3rd place:  $50.00

Prizes will be awarded in BOYD BUCKS!
Redeemable by September 2008

 

Feel free to contact us with any questions!

 

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Boyd Orchards
1396 Pinckard Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
Phone:  (859) 873-3097
Fax:  (859) 873-3764
boydorchards@hotmail.com