October is just around the corner and as the village of Elora prepares for Monster Month, they are inviting people from across Centre Wellington to participate in the first annual scarecrow contest.
The Monster Month Scarecrow Tour and Contest is encouraging one and all to build on the excitement.
The scarecrow contest will run from Oct. 1 to 31 and is open to all ages, individuals, families, clubs, groups and businesses in Centre Wellington. Each person, family or group may only enter one time to one category.
Scarecrows must be durable and able to stand up to sun, wind and rain. All decorations must be firmly attached to the scarecrow and, as part of the display, be sure to make a sign with the number of your entry in large bold black numbers. A number will be provided when your entry is received, that will allow people to find your entry when voting.
Scarecrows must be on display at a street or road side or prominent location for visitors to easily see with an identifying sign. Intersections will be indicated on the Centre Wellington tourism map.
The contest is free to enter and the awards will be announced on Oct. 27 at the Alive at Five presentation (the spooky version) at the Green Space in Elora, at the corner of Metcalfe and Mill Streets.
Entry forms are due Sept. 21 and can be mailed to Scarecrow Competition, 238 Melville St., Elora, N0B 1S0 or dropped-off in person to the drop box located at the Elora Farmers’ Market in Bissell Park on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.
The Elora Centre for the Arts will also accept entry forms through the week, from 9am to 5pm or Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm.
Visitors to the scarecrow online tour can print out a map with each entry location indicated and vote using ballots made available through Centre Wellington’s tourism offices or many stores in downtown locations throughout Fergus and Elora.
For a complete list of rules and guidelines, visit www.monstermonth.ca or email halloweenelora@cogeco.ca.
