Celebrate autumn with colorful creations from our community! Berkshire Botanical Garden invites local businesses, nonprofits, artists, crafters, youth groups, schools, and individuals to create a scarecrow for our new Harvest Festival feature, The Scarecrow Walk.

Peruse entries as you stroll through the Daylily Walk, find your favorite and cast your vote! Scarecrows will be displayed throughout the Garden during Harvest Festival, Oct. 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be judged by the public via QR code. The winner will be announced on Sunday, Oct. 12.

FIRST PLACE: Two Tickets to the Holiday Marketplace Wreath Preview Party on Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. ($200 value)

SECOND PLACE: Choice of two tickets to Lime Rock Park or Six Flags New England ($70 value)

BBG CHOICE AWARD: Candy Basket from Robin’s Candy Shop ($50)

Categories:

Business: $100

Nonprofit: $25

Community Entry (Teams, schools, groups, and individuals): $20

Business and Nonprofit entries may include business logo, hashtag, QR code, and/or website.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Oct. 3

SCARECROW DROPOFF DATES: Friday, Oct. 3, from 12 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to Noon.

For full rules and regulations, please click here.