17th Annual Scarecrow Design Contest
Villain Era!
Morris Arboretum & Garden’s Scarecrow Design Contest is back for the 17th year!
Whether a deliciously malicious movie villain or a misunderstood underdog, this Halloween we are going all-in on our favorite villains! We can't wait to see your comic book and cartoon references, your sports nemeses, your wrongfully maligned historical figures.
Scarecrows will be on display throughout the Morris from October 1 through October 31.
Visitors will vote for their favorite scarecrow on-site October 1-17 to determine the winners. The top three scarecrows win a cash prize - top prize is $300.
Sign up today. Registration deadline is Friday, September 27th.
PICK UP DATES FOR SUPPLIES
September 14 through September 28.
Pick up your scarecrow frame, straw, burlap and twine at the Morris front gate during public hours.
SCARECROW DROP OFF DATE AT MORRIS
Sunday, September 29, 1-4PM
Drop off your completed scarecrow at the Bloomfield Farm, the entrance to which is directly across from the entrance to the Morris.