The 9th Annual Broome County Parks Scarecrow Contest and Display will be back at Otsiningo Park October 1st-October 23rd. Sponsored by Broome County STOP DWI Contest Entry is FREE and OPEN to All! (Individuals, businesses, organizations, schools, clubs, groups and families). Design and create your own scarecrow and enter to win prizes. Entry forms must be received by September 25th.
Entry Form
RULES and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
•Contest is free of charge and open to anyone (individuals, families, groups, businesses). Participants must set up their entries at Otsiningo Park in the Town of Dickinson Sept. 28 - Sept. 30, 2024.
•Participants will be assigned a spot and provided a 5-ft post, but must supply their own means to secure the scarecrow to the post. Total display size must not exceed 6 ft high and 8 feet wide. Entries must be weather-resistant; the use of perishable items is not recommended. Participants are responsible for maintaining their entry throughout the contest duration.
•Participants may include a sign with their display, indicating the name of the group, family, or business, if desired; signs may not exceed 11x17 inches. No handouts or free giveaways may be associated with entries.
•Winners will be determined by votes placed at the park by park visitors. Voting will take place10/1-10/23/24. Winners will be announced on Friday, 10/25/24.
•All entries must be removed between 10/24-10/29. Items remaining after that time will become property of Broome County Parks.
•Broome County Parks is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged items. This is afamily-friendly event. No gruesome or horrific entries will be permitted. No Soliciting.
•Broome County Parks reserves the right to refuse or remove any entry deemed offensive or inappropriate.
•Questions may be directed to (607)778-2193 or bcparks@broomecountyny.gov
Mail: Broome County Parks, PO Box 1766, Binghamton, NY 13902
Bring: Broome County Parks, County Office Bldg, 60 Hawley St, 5th Floor, Binghamton
Fax: (607) 778-2356
Email: bcparks@broomecountyny.gov
Return No later than September 25, 2024
