Alden Lane comes alive in October with colorful and artistic scarecrows posing around the nursery. You can enter as a group or individually – families are encouraged to have fun building together. If you do not want to build, just come to watch and enjoy the fun.
This year we switching things up and not limiting the creativity of our scarecrow building friends to specific categories. Be as creative as you want with your straw-stuffed creations.
Please call ahead to register to reserve your frame.
Important Details:
- We provide the wooden frame and the straw to fill your scarecrow.
- You provide the imagination and clothing/accessories/props to decorate your scarecrow.
- Plan to build your scarecrows to withstand strong winds and rain.
- Scarecrows must be left on display at Alden Lane Nursery through Saturday, October 31st. Do not use real pumpkins or anything that will decay within a few weeks.
- Scarecrow clothing and accessories must be picked up between Sunday, November 1st and Tuesday, November 3rd. After Tuesday, November 3rd, clothing & props will be donated to charity.
This contest is judged by the public. Voting takes place in person at Alden Lane from Monday, October 12th until Saturday, October 31st. Winners receive recognition on our social media and lots of bragging rights!
Reserve your space today by calling (925) 447-0280. When you call, please let us know:
- Name of your group, contact name & phone number
- Which date you plan to be here (Oct 10th or 11th)
- Number of scarecrow frames you want (the number of scarecrows your group plans to build).
