Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
September 28, 2025 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Essex Art Association + Google Map
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Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition, bringing creativity, fun, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook, Essex, and Ivoryton each fall!
Every year, residents, businesses, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. Past themes have included Wizards & Witches 
and now we’re setting sail with this year’s theme: PIRATES! 
and now we’re setting sail with this year’s theme: PIRATES! 
The scarecrows will be on display all October, so stroll the streets, snap photos, and share your favorites!
Scarecrow drop-off: Sunday, September 28 at Essex Art Association (10 North Main Street, Essex, CT)Voting to start Saturday, October 4th online at essexct.com
Questions or need a frame? Email ebotpresident@gmail.comWe can’t wait to see how the community brings this tradition to life again in 2025!