Application

12th Annual Fort Mill Scarecrow Crawl Application

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Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 12:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 02, 2026 7:00 am - Oct 31, 2026 10:00 am (EDT)
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Fort Mill, South Carolina
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Free

About the application

🎃 It's Back! The 12th Annual Fort Mill Scarecrow Crawl! 🎃

 

Fall fun returns to Downtown Fort Mill October 2–31!

 

🍂 Explore creative scarecrow displays made by local businesses, schools, organizations, families, and individuals as you "crawl" through Downtown.

 

📝 Want to enter a scarecrow?
📅 Applications accepted: August 3–28
🔨 Installation: September 25–October 1

 

Participation is FREE, but space is limited! Applicants will be notified if they are accepted or placed on the waitlist.

 

🏆 Awards include:
🎨 Most Creative
🍓 Most Fort Mill Spirit
🏫 Best School
❤️ People's Choice
…and more!

 

📸 Vote for your favorites on our Facebook page October 7–25, with winners announced October 27.

 

Who's ready for sweater weather, pumpkins, and scarecrows? 🍁🎃

About the event

The Town of Fort Mill invites the community to celebrate fall during the 12th Annual Fort Mill Scarecrow Crawl! Throughout October, Downtown Fort Mill will be transformed with creative scarecrow displays designed by local businesses, schools, organizations, families, and individuals. Visitors are encouraged to "crawl" through Downtown, admire the unique creations, and vote for their favorites during the People's Choice competition. Enter a Scarecrow: Think you have what it takes to build an award-winning scarecrow? We'd love to see your creativity! Application Period: August 3–28, 2026 Installation Dates: September 25–October 1, 2026 Participation is FREE, but space is limited. Applications will be reviewed, and participants will be notified if they are accepted or placed on the waitlist. Whether you're creating a scarecrow or exploring Downtown to see them all, the Fort Mill Scarecrow Crawl is a fun fall tradition for all ages.
Town of Fort Mill
Town of Fort Mill
Town of Fort Mill
Town of Fort Mill

Terms & Conditions

You must read and abide by all 2026 Scarecrow Crawl Guidelines for Applicants. You can find those linked here.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • What is your Scarecrows Name?
  • Please describe your Scarecrow Entry?
  • Who is the Scarecrow Created by? List name of business, school, organization, etc.
  • The Town will communicate via email with the Main Contact Listed below. What is the email of the Main Contact for the Scarecrow Entry?

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0