Meaford 150th Celebration
Meaford turn 150 in 2024! Help the Scarecrows and everyone else celbrate.
Canada Day
Happy Canada Day! Celebrate with The Scarecrows and everyone in Meaford July 1!
Summerfest
Did someone say Poutine? The Scarecrows will be at Summerfest and so should you!
Residential Contest
Residential Scarecrow Competition
The Scarecrow Invasion team invites residents of the Municipality of Meaford to enter the Scarecrow Invasion Contest for best scarecrow.
Click on the link below to see full contest details and enter the contest.
(LINK TO BE RELEASED IN AUGUST 2024)
Contest Rules, Terms and Conditions
Eligibility
Only residents of the Municipality of Meaford are eligible to enter this contest.
Minimum # of Participants
There must be a minimum of fifteen participants for the contest to proceed.
Prizes
One (1) prize for Best Residential Scarecrow – prize to be announced later
One (1) prize for Runner-up Best Residential Scarecrow - price to be announced later
Refer to “Judging Criteria” below
Contest Entry
Enter the contest by filling out the form accessed through the link above.
Your scarecrow must be completed before submitting your contest entry.
Contest Timeline
Entries will be accepted between from 12:01 AM on August 30 th , 2024 to 11:59 PM on October 3 rd , 2024.
Judging will take place from 7:00 AM on October 4 th , 2024 to 7:00 PM on October 10th, 2024.
Winners will be notified by October 11 th by phone call and email.
Winners will be published on Scarecrow Invasion social media by October 12th, 2024.
Prizes will be awarded at the Scarecrow Invasion Volunteer Recognition Event in October 2024.
Judging of Contest Entries
Depending on the number and location of entries, some contestants may be asked to submit photos, in
which cases, judging will be done from the photos
Judges will assign points according to the Judging Criteria shown below
The winner of each category will be the contestant with the highest points
In the event of a tie, the winner will be selected by random draw of the tying entries, to be presided
over by a minimum of two Scarecrow Invasion Executive Committee members
In the event that a contest winner is not willing, or is unable, to collect the final prize, an alternate
winner will be selected and announced. The alternate winner selected will be the contestant with the
next highest number or points in that category.
The judges’ decisions are final.
Judging Criteria
Criteria 1 – 3 points 4 – 7 points 8 – 10 points Points
Appearance Good effort Impressive Exceptional
Creativity Good effort Impressive Exceptional
Total Points /20
Explanation of Judging Criteria:
Appearance: In the opinion of the judges, how visually appealing the scarecrow is.
Creativity: In the opinion of the judges, how original and imaginative the scarecrow is
Business Contest
Business Display Competition
Theme: “Scarecrows Celebrate Meaford’s 150th Anniversary”
Displays may be displayed beginning September 1 st , 2024
3 Categories
Indoor Display
Outdoor Display
Window Display
Prizes
Winners of each category receives
a big plaque (kept for 1 year), and
a small permanent plaque (bragging rights).
There is also an Honorable Mention for each category.
Judging Dates
October 5th – October 11th, 2024
Notification of Winners
Winners will be notified by phone or email on October 12 th and published on the Scarecrow
Invasion website and social media.
Competition Entry
Enter online by clicking on the link below and completing the contest entry form:
(Link to be provided later)
Entry forms must be received no later than October 3 rd , 2024.
Parade & Family Festival
Join the celbrations on October 4th starting with the Scarecrow Parade at 6:30 and the Family Festival at Meaford Harbour
Apple Pie Contest
Get into the spirit of Fall and enter the Scarecrow Invasion Apple Pie Contest on October 4th , 2024!
Eligibility
The contest is open to anyone residing in Grey County, Ontario and takes place on the day of the
Scarecrow Parade and Family Festival – October 4 th .
Contest Categories
Traditional Apple Pie Baking Contest
Young Baker Apple Pie Contest, Ages 8 – 12
Young Baker Apple Pie Novelty Contest for Best Decorated Pie, Ages 8 – 12
Apple Pie Criteria
Homemade 9-inch double crust pie on aluminum pie plate for judging
NO nuts, raisins, or additional fruit
ONE (1) pie per person for judging
Young Baker contest includes a novelty category for best decorated pie.
Edible decorations only, please.
How to Enter
Deliver your pie on October 4 th .
Place and time to be announced later.
Prizes:
Top three (3) winning apple pies from traditional and young baker contests will be presented with a gift
from a local area business.
Pie Auction & Sale
Top three (3) winning apple pies will be auctioned during the Family Festival in the Rotary Pavilion
Harbour. All pie entries and donated pies will be sold at the Family Festival. Proceeds from the auction
and sales of pies will go towards the 2025 Scarecrow Invasion and Family Festival.
Scarecrow Workshops
Stay tune for dates or send us and email info@scarecrowinvation.com