Your business, club, or organization is invited to create and display a scarecrow in Downtown Crystal Lake during the Johnny Appleseed Festival. Attach a small sign to your scarecrow to show your group’s name (or incorporate it in some other creative way), and display your scarecrow creation from September 17 to October 3, 2026. Scarecrows are free to sponsor – you just provide the materials and creativity!
To reserve a lamppost, fill out the form below.
Categories:
- Scariest
- Most Colorful
- Most Humorous
- Most Representative of your Business or Organization
- Judge’s Choice
Judging will be on September 25 at 9 am with winners displaying ribbons at the Johnny Appleseed Festival!
Scarecrow Contest Sign Up
To secure your participation, please fill out this form and await confirmation from Downtown Crystal Lake!
