Urchfont Scarecrow Festival

URCHFONT SCARECROW MAKERS

If you have a penchant for mixing straw with style, then why not join the 'Font's prestigious league of scarecrow makers for the upcoming festival?

FESTIVAL MAKERS

Do you live in Urchfont Parish and fancy becoming a scarecrow maker for the upcoming festival? Get ready to show those crows who’s boss.


Every scarecrow participating in the event must be showcased along the main scarecrow trail route. However, this doesn't restrict residents from other parts of the Parish from joining as creators, as scarecrows can be placed along the trail.


APPLY TO BE A MAKER

OVERVIEW FOR SCARECROW MAKERS

FESTIVAL DATES


The 2025 Urchfont Scarecrow Festival will take place during the May bank holiday weekend, from Saturday 3rd of May to Monday 5th of May.

SCARECROW TRAIL


Scarecrows are displayed along the trail. They should be positioned close to the pavement so visitors don't have to access your property.

YOUR SCARECROW


Makers are provided the secret theme and what their scarecrow should embody, with the aim of helping visitors decipher the clue within the program.

DISPLAYING SCARECROWS


Scarecrows must be in position by 9 am on the first day of the festival, with the signs provided in place, ready for visitors to start the trail from 9.30 am.

SCARECROW MAKING


We encourage makers to be as eco-friendly and to embrace the spirit of scarecrows by incorporating straw into their design.

THE FESTIVAL THEME



The theme is top secret. We let makers know in January when we allocate scarecrows, but ask that the mystery is maintained until the day of the festival.

SCARECROW MAKERS FAQ

  • How do I become a scarecrow maker?


    Get in touch using the form to check if your property is on the trail route and to request to be considered as a maker for the next festival. The committe will get in touch with you to let you know if you're a maker for the next festival around New Year.


  • Do I need to live in the parish to be a maker?


    Yes. All scarecrow makers must live in the parish.


    All scarecrows must be displayed on the main scarecrow trail route – but that doesn't limit residents who live on other roads from becoming makers as they can be positioned on the trail. 


  • My property is not on the trail route - can I still make a scarecrow?


    If you live in Wedhampton, or at Uphill/Crooks Lane/Foxley Fields/New End you already know that to get from the centre of the village to these areas involve either a walk along the main road or up quite a big hill – neither of which we want to encourage hundreds of visitors, especially those with small children, to endure.


    There are also many properties in other parts of the village off the trail too that aren't suited due to private roads, narrow access or other issues that make them less accessible.


    We, of course, don't want to leave anyone out of the festival. So, if you want to make a scarecrow, let us know and we could allocate you a spot to place your scarecrow within the village along the main trail.


    Enjoy living in your tranquil areas during the hectic festival weekend.


  • What's this year's theme?


    It's top secret. We let makers know in January when we allocate scarecrows, but ask that the mystery is maintained until the day of the festival.


  • When are the scarecrows displayed?

    Scarecrows MUST please be in situ by 9 am on Saturday 4 May and remain until 5pm Monday 6th May please.


  • What's involved?


    If you are selected to become a maker, we will let you know around New Year. You will be informed what the theme will be and what your scarecrow should represent. Then it's all systems go.


    We ask our makers to create a scarecrow using as much recycled material as possible and include some straw where possible to honour the traditional scarecrow concept. 


    You will be provided small signs that show your scarecrow number and the children's quiz clue in advance of the Festival weekend. 


    Scarecrows and the signs provided need to be outside and ready for visitors for 9 am on the Saturday that the Festival begins. The scarecrow should be placed for easy viewing from the public footpaths so that visitors don't need to enter your private garden to view.


    Click the GET IN TOUCH button below to let us know if you'd like to be considered as a maker for the next festival.


APPLY TO BE A MAKER

2025 SCARECROW MAKER FORM

Our goal is to involve everyone in Urchfont Parish in the festival, and that includes you! If you're interested in creating a scarecrow for the 2025 Urchfont Scarecrow Festival, simply reach out to us, and we'll try to allocate a slot for your creation along the trail.


Please keep in mind that we have a limited number of spots available, so we may not be able to accommodate all applicants if we receive a large number of requests.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2025

MAKERS APPLICATION FORM

 

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