2025 Scarecrow Contest

2025 Annual Scarecrow Contest

The Scarecrow Contest is a family-friendly event that allows Town residents and businesses to show off their scarecrows!

Registration is due October 7th. Once we get your entry then we can create the Scarecrow Map!

Registration for 2025

Name(Required)
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Return here after October 20th to vote for your favorite scarecrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will the scarecrows be displayed?
Throughout the businesses and neighborhoods of the Town of Friday Harbor. If you do not have a location to display your scarecrow, please contact the Scarecrow Hotline 360-378-5240 and we will do our best to work with you. Some businesses are not making scarecrows but would love to host yours!

When does the Contest take place?
Registration begins now!

  • Registration ends October 15th
  • Voting begins October 20th and ends October 28th.

Is there an entry fee?
No, but contributions to the Friends of the Library are always welcome!

Who is sponsoring the contest?
The event is sponsored by the San Juan Island Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Library.

How can I vote?
Come back to this page to vote or we can email a ballot to you, becki@sanjuanisland.org after October 20th.

How are the winners in each category determined?
By vote of the public by ballot - either on this page or dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce.  One vote per person, please.

Are there display criteria for downtown businesses?
We ask that Scarecrows be displayed in front of the business or home, preferably outside, or in front window for best viewing.

  • Outside Scarecrows should not extend to the sidewalk from the front of the building, similar to a bench or flower container.

What are the prizes for winners?
A picture of you and your scarecrow in the news, online and social media, a certificate, and bragging rights!

2024 Scarecrow Contest Winners

1st – Paddle Pals, Island Rec

 

2nd – Proclamation Pumpkin, Town of Friday Harbor

 

3rd – Boof!, San Juan Physical Therapy

  • 2024 1st Place - Paddle Pals

  • 2024 2nd Place - Proclamation Pumpkin 

  • 2024 3rd Place - Boof!

  • 2023 Scarecrow Contest Winner To Gnome Me is to Love Me | San Juan Physical Therapy

    2023 1st Place Winners, To Gnome Me is to Love Me

  • 2020 1st Place Winners, Stella Maris

  • 2022 Davy Jones, SJ Physical Therapy 

  • 2020 Edgar, FH Food Bank

  • 2020 Julies Nursery 

  • 2022 Winner, Lady Amaranth, Julie's Nursery

  • 2020 Library Scarecrows 

  • 2021, Rose's Scarecrow 

  • 2021, Stillpoint School 

  • 2022, The Sal Man, Port of Friday Harbor 

  • 2021, Winners 

  • 2021, Sparky, Friday Harbor Electric

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