Scarecrow Contest

Presented by Bourbonnais Township Park District

Scarecrow Contest

Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Bourbonnais Township Park District 459 N Kennedy Dr Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914-1970

Schedules and locations may change. Always confirm details with Bourbonnais Township Park District.

Scarecrow Contest Registration Opens
Tuesday, September 8
Be part of our Annual Fall Tradition!  Create your own scarecrow or vote for People’s Choice on Sunday, September 20.  Registration opens Tuesday, September 8, at 9:00 am at Perry Farm House. Registrations are taken Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Perry Farm House location only. Sorry, online registration is not available.  Don’t wait; they sell out fast!
Registration Fee is $30 and includes the scarecrow frame. Scarecrow set-up is Thursday, September 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm, and/or Friday, September 18 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm.
Check-In is located at Exploration Station.
Registration Form
Thank you to our sponsor St. Mary’s Hospital!

Scarecrow Contest Categories

People’s Choice – First, Second & Third Place
Business – First, Second & Third Place
Non-Profit/School/Youth – First, Second & Third Place
Individual/Family – First, Second & Third Place

Cash prizes will be awarded for first and second place. Third place will receive a BTPD gift card.

Fall Stroll & Scarecrow Festival
Sunday, September 20
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us at Perry Farm Park on Sunday, September 20, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm for food and fun and to vote for your favorite scarecrows at our 13th Annual Scarecrow Hollow Festival!  We have partnered



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