15th Annual
October 1-31, 2023
JOIN US: Community groups, youth groups/schools, libraries and creative individuals! You can participate in the scarecrow contest by adopting one of the historic light poles on Main Street Pawtuxet Village (Broad Street) and creating a scarecrow for display. Best of Show will get to select a local charity to donate all proceeds!
There are 20 poles available, and it’s first come first serve. You may also speak with one of the business owners about putting a scarecrow in front of their store. To adopt a pole, click on the black Scarecrow Registration button to the left, top.
Don’t be afraid to go inside and take a look, visit with the store owner and #SHOPLOCALRHODEISLAND #BUYLOCALRI.
There are 20 poles available, and it’s first come first serve. You may also speak with one of the business owners about putting a scarecrow in front of their store. To adopt a pole, click on the black Scarecrow Registration button to the left, top.
Don’t be afraid to go inside and take a look, visit with the store owner and #SHOPLOCALRHODEISLAND #BUYLOCALRI.
► Scarecrow Contest Guidelines
- You must register with us to participate. Click on the black “Scarecrow Contest Registration” button below or the button on the left margin.
- Participants are responsible for providing their own material to decorate their scarecrow.
- To be eligible for votes, all Scarecrow entries must be completed and displayed outside and attached to the historic lanterns/light poles or park signs (not on the wood poles or trees) on Broad Street, Pawtuxet Village the sooner the better to get the most votes. (Recommended date is September 30th).
- Scarecrows must have signage distinguishing the owner or group, and should be prominently displayed and posted on the Scarecrow to ensure proper voting.
- Please include the name of your selected charity to donate on your behalf if you win "Best of Show." NOTE: Organizations may not choose themselves to receive the donations.
- Poles are first come, first serve. Businesses are encouraged to set up the scarecrow in their door front or inside the store to allow community members to use the poles.
- Scarecrows may be subject to severe wind and/or rain so their construction should be durable and with all ornaments securely attached.
- The scarecrows should not obstruct the view of traffic or block sidewalks (please leave room for wheelchairs and strollers).
- Friends of Pawtuxet Village reserves the right to remove any entries that do not hold up to natural elements.
- Applicants are encouraged to create positive, creative, and nonviolent scarecrows.
- All Scarecrows must be removed weekend of Sat/Sun November 5-6.
- There is no fee to enter the contest. Judging will be conducted by the general public.
★ TO VOTE: Visit the following stores to get a blank ballot, fill it out and return it, along with $1: Twice Told Tales (2145 Broad Street) • Cork & Brew (2200 Broad Street). Deadline to submit ballots is 12 noon on 10/30. You can also download a copy of the ballot below, then drop it off.
The money raised will be used as a cash prize and donated to a charity selected by the “Best of Show” winner.
* Why is there no online voting form? Because we'd like for you to visit our Village, look around, stop in to shop or eat/drink something, and check out the Scarecrows in person.
The Scarecrow Contest is sponsored by Friends of Pawtuxet Village in partnership with participating Pawtuxet Village merchants.
