πŸŽƒ Downtown Scarecrow Festival – Sign Up Now!

Last Updated 9/8/2025Posted in Downtown News, DMSSD News, Business News


The Downtown Manchester Scarecrow Festival is back! Sign up by 9/30/25 to be a part of this beloved community event. 

πŸ“ Sign-up Deadline: September 30
πŸŽƒ Scarecrows Displayed by : October 10
πŸ—³οΈ Voting begins: October 11
🍬 Trick or Treat on Main: Saturday, October 18th 11:30A-1:00P
🧹 Scarecrow removal by: November 1

πŸ‘‰ Sign Up Here!

Scarecrow Guidelines
Let’s keep the Scarecrow Festival fun for everyone! Please ensure your scarecrow is family-friendly and free of political or controversial themes.

Rules for Scarecrow Displays:

  • Must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages

  • No political or controversial content

  • No offensive or graphic imagery (nothing too scary)

  • No blatant advertising (tasteful use of logos/branding is allowed)

  • Scarecrows must be sturdy and able to withstand weather

  • Must be set up by October 10 and removed by November 1

Let’s celebrate creativity and community spiritβ€”thank you for helping make Downtown Manchester festive and welcoming for all!

Questions? Ideas? Concerns? Give us a call. 

Kate Sulick
Downtown Manager (Interim)
Downtown Manchester Special Services District
πŸ“ 903 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040
πŸ“ž (860) 647-5276
πŸ“§ [email protected]
🌐 www.downtownmanchester.org
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