March of the Scarecrows – 2026 Registration

MARCH OF THE SCARECROWS

Downtown Suffolk • Fall in a Nutshell.
Calling all businesses, schools, families, artists, civic groups, churches, nonprofits and creative scarecrow makers! Help transform Downtown Suffolk into a colorful fall destination by creating your own scarecrow for March of the Scarecrows. Scarecrows will be displayed throughout Downtown Suffolk, where visitors can explore the March, discover downtown businesses and vote for their favorites. There is no fee to enter a scarecrow. Complete the registration below to join the March!

March of the Scarecrows is a community-wide fall celebration inviting businesses, schools, families, civic groups, nonprofits, artists, and other creative participants to build imaginative scarecrows for display throughout Downtown Suffolk as part of Fall in a Nutshell. Registration deadline: September 23, 2026. Scarecrows must be ready to march and displayed by October 10, 2026. Visitors are encouraged to explore the scarecrows throughout downtown and vote for their favorite. Prizes for Best in March and People’s Choice will be awarded on October 24, 2026, in Festival Park.
Primary Contact Name

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Mailing Address

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR ENTRY
Who is creating this scarecrow?

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What’s your scarecrow’s name?
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Scarecrow description
How should we credit the creator?
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WHERE WILL YOUR SCARECROW MARCH?
WATCH Downtown Suffolk will coordinate display locations to create a fun and walkable route for the March of the Scarecrows.
Is this a Downtown Suffolk business requesting display at your own business?
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A FEW RULES OF THE MARCH
The scarecrow will be handmade or substantially handmade
The scarecrow will be sturdy and suitable for outdoor display
All clothing, props, and accessories will be securely attached
The entry will be family-friendly
The entry will not include political campaigning, offensive material, dangerous components, or excessively frightening imagery
I understand that I am responsible for installation, reasonable maintenance, and timely removal of my entry
HELP SUPPORT THE MARCH
Would you like to support the March with a sponsorship?
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