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Scarecrow Decorating Contest

scarecrows

Theme: Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels

Sponsored by Harrow Fair Homecraft Directors

Prizes: 1st $50.00, 2nd $30.00, 3rd $20.00

1. Decorate 2 or more scarecrows and display them adjacent to your driveway. Decorating may be an individual or family project.
2. Must use the 2025 Harrow Fair Theme.
3. To be eligible for prize money, the following must be included in your decoration:

Harrow Fair
Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels
August 28th – 31st

4. Displays will be judged on: overall appearance 30%, Originality 40%, Visibility of dates & Theme 30%
5. Displays must remain on site until the completion of the 2025 Harrow Fair.
6. The location of all entries must be submitted by August 9th to:  Brenda Anger (519-791-8369) or Bev Pillon (519-736-2554)
7. Please include name, phone number, address, concession and municipality. (Windsor / Essex County ONLY)
8. All entries must be in place by August 20th as judging will commence shortly thereafter.

 

ENFORCED for 2025:

Entry Forms will NOT be accepted after Saturday, August 23rd, 5:00pm. NO EXCEPTIONS

(Note: The Fair Board reserves the right to refuse any entry form.)

Downloads

Colouring Contest Picture

Entry Form

Prize List (Full Harrow Fair Book)

ADMISSION:

Adults: $12.00
Children 12 and under: FREE

Weekend Packages: Available at Office for $30.00 (unlimited admission to the grounds for the duration of the Fair)

Debit and credit cards will be accepted at the gates, due to sponsorships by BrokerLink Insurance and Kent & Essex Mutual Insurance

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NO PETS/DOGS ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS

Fair Themes

2025 Theme
Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels

2026 Theme
Tractors and Tailgates

2027 Theme
Farmers Are Heroes

2028 Theme
Aprons To Overalls

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