WANTED ALL SCARECROWS
Creating and submitting a scarecrow into the festival contest is a great opportunity to get your name out in the community and a fun team-building activity for your employees, students or family. Local businesses, organizations, schools, community members are invited to create a scarecrow to be displayed on the beautiful 500-acre property of The Christopher Farm & Gardens for the event from October 10-11, 2026, 9:00am-4:00pm. The general public is invited to visit the festival to view the Scarecrows and vote for the winners.
This event will be a very safe, family friendly outdoor fall activity for the community.
RULES FOR ENTRY:
- Please review the official Scarecrow Contest Submission Entry Packet. To submit a scarecrow, please complete and return the "Submission" page (and Payment) to Camp Y-Koda at W3340 Sunset Road, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 or email Kaitlyn at kemmons@sheboygancountyymca.org.
- An Entry From is required for submission online or emailed.
- Anyone can enter! Businesses, Non-Profits, Kids & Families, Schools, Organizations, Clubs, etc.
- Early Bird Deadline is August 1, 2026 and early bird rate includes 2 extra tickets and 1 parking pass.
- Past Competitor? You will qualify for the early bird rate until September 1, 2026.
- Did you know if you become a sponsor, certain sponsorship levels include a contest submission?! Check out our sponsor information now!
ENTRY SUBMISSION PACKET Online Submission
SET-UP DATES:
Scarecrows will be set-up at The Christopher Farm & Gardens on October 8-9, 2026. Arrangements will be made with -Scarecrow exhibitors for appointments for set-up times. Set-up for the event and the festival will be happening rain or shine. Please plan accordingly.
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING:
- For every Scarecrow entry, you will receive 2 FREE general admission event tickets to the Festival!
- Your 2 FREE general admission event ticket holders will have a parking spot on-site at The Christopher Farm & Gardens!
- All About Kids Category: Your class/group will receive 1 free ticket per student. ONLY students/groups who worked on the scarecrow can receive a ticket. Parents & other family members will need to purchase a general ticket.
- Build great memories with your team!
- One of a kind marketing for your business & organization!
- Satisfaction of supporting YMCA Camp Y-Koda's mission and vision of promoting responsible stewardship of our environment and strengthening our community by connecting youth and families with the outdoors by providing quality hands-on outdoor experiences!
