Scarecrow Harvest (Pre-K through 5th grade) Classroom Application

The City of Alpharetta is continuing the community tradition of local classrooms designing and displaying life-size scarecrows downtown. The activity will be also be for any civic organization, business and families and individuals in Alpharetta. There is no cost to participate. Life-size scarecrows will be displayed in pre-assigned outdoor locations downtown. New in 2020! Self-guided walking tours of the scarecrows will be available.

The Annual Scarecrow Harvest display is a time when our community comes alive with creative life-size scarecrows.  The community designs and creates scarecrows which are displayed throughout downtown Alpharetta.  Everyone is invited to participate this year!  This includes Alpharetta accredited Pre-K through 5th grade classrooms, businesses, non-profit organizations, civic groups, neighborhoods, families and individuals.  Anyone is welcome to create a scarecrow and join the fun!  

• OPEN THE ATTACHMENT below for additional information, dates and rules.
• For event questions, please contact Becca Raymond ~ braymond@alpharetta.ga.us.
• City of Alpharetta will not be hosting the fall festival event at Brooke St. Park this year, but will celebrate with your scarecrow displays. 
• We will have a self-guided walking tour of all the scarecrows!
• The People's Choice award will be hosted on our Facebook page (@AlpharettaRecreation).  All scarecrows are eligible and anyone can cast a vote by simply posting a selfie with their favorite scarecrow on our page during the contest dates of Oct 6 - 13.  Rules & details will be posted online before the contest goes live.
• Back by popular demand, we will have the "Schoolest" award again.  Schoolest goes to the school with the most scarecrow entries.

• Complete the application by Thurs, Sept 10.  
• One bale of wheat straw (per application) will be provided and delivered to your school, by Fri, Sept 17, if you have registered by the deadline.  This will be used to build your scarecrow.
• One bale of wheat straw is also provided as your scarecrow base.  These "base" bales will be dropped ahead of your installation, at your designated scarecrow location.  Scarecrow locations will be assigned by City of Alpharetta, and each classroom applicant will be notified of its placement, prior to installation. 
• Your scarecrow installation will be taking place anytime from Sept 28 - Oct 5.  Please have your scarecrows in place by Oct 5.  
• Please ensure your scarecrow is sturdy, weather-proof, wind-proof and staked firmly in the bale of wheat straw the City of Alpharetta provided as your base. 
• Once installed, please periodically check your creative crow to make sure it has weathered the elements!  We don't want any loose arms or legs!
• Make a sign and laminate it, and attach to your scarecrow or scarecrow wheat bale base. Sign should be at least 8 1/2 in x 11 in.  Sign should include the following 3 items.
• Scarecrow name
• School name
• Teacher's name   
• Scarecrows come down on Nov 2.  Please remove your scarecrow on that date, and the city will dispose of the wheat bale base.
• People's choice award will be hosted on our FB page (@AlpharettaRecreation).  All scarecrows are eligible and anyone may cast a vote by simply posting a selfie with their favorite scarecrow on our page during the contest dates of Oct 6 - 13.  Rules & details will be posted online before the contest goes live.
• By completing this application, applicant has agreed to all terms and conditions.
• Have fun creating and we are so excited to celebrate the fall season!

Thank you!