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  • The SCARECROWS and SKELETONS of FIRCREST Display Contest

    REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2025 SCARECROWS and SKELETONS of FIRCREST Display Contest! It's time to build the scarecrows and decorate for the fall.

    Judging will be based on the creative presentation of your scarecrow or skeleton. Your display can be whimsical, happy AND/OR scary! It can include a single creative scarecrow, skeleton OR create a huge display with both! It's up to you!

    BUT.... don't throw up all your Halloween decor and call it good. Our judges will be looking for the creative and unique scarecrows and / or skeletons in Fircrest. (inspiration below!) And the challenge is on! *

     The rules are simple

    1. You have your choice of creating a creative scarecrow, skeleton OR both.
    2. Be creative. (please see examples below)
    3. Think outside the box.
    4. You can create one scarecrow / skeleton or a big display of both ... it's up to you!
    5. Have FUN.
    6. Keep it clean (PG rated for our young community members).
    7. Your display must be visible from the street.
    8. AND finally .... the display must be made by you (not purchased, rented or borrowed). Of course the basic skeleton can be purchased! ;)

    Entry Fee: FREE! There is NO cost to enter the contest.

    Space is limited. Register now before all the spots are filled.

    To participate, submit this registration form and have your display ready by the required time deadline.

    IMPORTANT DATES:

    SCARECROWS & SKELETONS of FIRCREST Timeline:

    Wednesday, September 10: Registration begins for residents and businesses

    Friday, Oct. 10: Registration deadline

    Friday, Oct. 17: Homes are decorated and ready for judging

    Friday, Oct. 18: Participant sign will be delivered to your yard 

    Friday, Oct. 18: Self-guided tours available

    Wed-Thurs., Oct. 22-23:  Judging!

    Tuesday, October 28 Winners announced

    *must be a Fircrest resident to sign up

    An electronic list of registered homes, for self-guided tours, will be available on the City of Fircrest Website and City Facebook event page. Paper copies will be available at the Fircrest Community Center.

    A HUGE THANK YOU to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Southsound Properties for their generous sponsorship of this event!

    QUESTIONS?? Please contact Judy Schmidtke, Community Events Specialist at jschmidtke@cityofficrest.net.

    *Must be a Fircrest resident to enter the contest

  • QUESTIONS?? Please contact Judy Schmidtke, Community Events Specialist, at jschmidtke@cityofficrest.net.

  • REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 10, 2025 

    JUDGING: October 22-23, 2025

    PRIZES AWARDED: October 28, 2025

  • Special THANKS to our Title Sponsor: PAPER LUXE!

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  • Follow this link for directions on how to build a basic scarecrow. 

    https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+build+a+scarecrow&rlz=1C1YQLS_enUS893US893&oq=how+to+build+a+scare&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i57j0l5j69i60.8572j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=_qmxSX7-AFZPr-gSmkY3QCA71 

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