Frankenmuth Scarecrow Festival

Celebrate fall in Michigan’s Little Bavaria during Scarecrow Fest, with a fun family-friendly festival at Frankenmuth River Place Shops and special scarecrow displays throughout downtown Frankenmuth! Taking place across two weekends in October, Scarecrow Fest includes special fall-themed activities for everyone in the family. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 on October 19-20 is set up to be a BLAST! With 6 performances from the Rock N Roll K9 team — 3 shows on Saturday at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm & Sunday at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday both weekends from noon – 6 pm, try your hand at the pumpkin launcher and see how far you can launch a pumpkin! Other fun fall-themed activities include pumpkin bowling, arts and crafts, pumpkin painting, and riding Grandpa Tiny’s Barrel Train! Some activities have a small fee; there is no entry fee for the Scarecrow Fest event. On Sunday, October 20, the doggie costume contest is at 4:30 pm on the Fest Platz Stage. Pre-registration is required for the contest from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hello Cats and Dogs located at River Place Shops Following the costume contest, there is a doggie pet trick-or-treating throughout the complex from 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 26-27, with even more family fun! A Kids Trick or Treating will be held on Sunday, October 27 throughout the complex from 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm starting at the Fest Platz – kids will be able to trick-or-treat from each store. Both days enjoy FREE Family Entertainment with Jon LaChance at 1:30pm, 3:00pm and 4:30pm! Celebrate the spirit of the season and be dazzled by a magic performance from Jon LaChance - his show features impossible magic, side-splitting comedy, and audience involvement! You won't want to miss a minute! Fully celebrate the season with doughnuts and apple cider available for purchase. Please note: The event schedule is subject to change.