Fall Scarecrow Festival @Greenwich Historical Society

Bring the whole family for a festive and fun-filled day at our greatly anticipated annual Fall Scarecrow Festival! Compete in our scarecrow building competition with the chance to win five exciting prizes, dance to live bluegrass and swing music by Too Blue, and enjoy hot dogs, chili and snacks from Burke Catering. Make sure you also leave time to explore our newly opened exhibition, Greenwich During the Revolutionary War: A Frontier Town on the Front Line, to learn about how the lives of all of those living in Greenwich were forever changed when war arrived at their front doors. Afterwards, live like you’re a Patriot spy for the day by making your own tricorn hat, learning to write messages with a quill, and completing a top-secret mission before the festival ends.

Register now to reserve your scarecrow and join the fun! All scarecrow materials are provided with purchase of a family ticket or can be purchased individually. Feel free to bring your own clothes or accessories to make your scarecrow extra unique! This year’s scarecrow competition categories will be: Most Artistic, Most Traditional, Most Revolutionary, Scariest and our Grand Prize Winner. Prizes have been generously donated by Sophia’s Costumes and Gifts, the Bruce Museum, the Clay Arts Center, the New York Historical Society, Athena Books, Funky Monkey, and Smart Kids. Judges will award prizes to winners at the end of the event.

Rain date: Sunday, October 20

Scarecrow clothing & accessory donations welcome!