October 12 & 13 – 10:00am to 4:00pm each day

We are planning a fun-filled weekend for the whole family!

Scarecrow Building Contest

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. It is tons of fun for everyone! If you do not want to build, just come to watch and enjoy the fun.

Categories for 2024

A Pirate’s Life for Me!

We bring life on the high seas back to Alden Lane with a parade of pirate scarecrows. Thar be tall tales and treasures untold.

To Halloween & Beyond

These scarecrows like to celebrate more than just Halloween. Travel throughout the calendar to deck your scarecrow out in your favorite holiday’s décor.

Traditional

This is the scarecrow from down on the farm. You can use burlap, denim overalls, buttons, flannel shirts and anything recycled will help bring this diligent worker to life. 

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.
• Do not use real pumpkins or anything that will decay within a few weeks.
• Scarecrow clothing and accessories must be picked up between Friday, November 1^st and Sunday, November 3^rd. After Sunday, November 3^rd, clothing & props will be donated to charity.

This contest is judged by the public. Scarecrows must be left on display at Alden Lane Nursery through Thursday, October 31^st. Voting takes place in person at Alden Lane from Monday, October 14^th until Wednesday, October 30^th. We will post the winners on our website on November 1^st. Winners receive recognition on our social media and lots of bragging rights!

Other Fun Activities and Visitors during Fall Fest to be announced soon!

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