SYV Scarecrow Fest 2024
October 1st through October 31st
Santa Ynez Valley Scarecrow Fest is underway!
Santa Ynez Valley merchants will welcome the fall season by kicking off the annual Scarecrow Fest and contest on Oct. 1. Residents and tourists are invited to vote on their favorite creations throughout the month.
The annual Harvest Cup winner will be awarded to one community from six townships — Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, and Solvang.
Valley Wide Rules:
- Must have straw stuffing, within the Characters
- Scarecrows must not impede pedestrian traffic and should complement your storefront area.
- Scarecrows may be kept inside or outside. You may bring them into your store when you are not open.
- Scarecrows should have a positive theme
- No ballot stuffing!
LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th
Photos of Scarecrows DO NOT need to be uploaded until October 1st, 2024
Please send a picture of your Scarecrow to [email protected] as soon as it’s finished, it will then be applied to your application.
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SCARECROW HERE!