And the winners are…

We are delighted to announce the results of this year’s Essex Board of Trade Scarecrow Contest! This was our first time hosting online voting — and we’re thrilled to share that we received nearly 1,500 votes!

A huge thank you to all our creative entrants and everyone who voted — your enthusiasm made this event such a success!

 Congratulations to our 2025 Winners:
Scariest: The Black Seal
‍☠️ Most Original: “Davy Bones & Pirate Peg” by The Cornell Family
Funniest: “Bear Bones Fishin’” by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty
Most Creative: “Essex Booty” by Peter Simms