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Princeton Area Chamber announces 10th annual Scarecrow Contest

Event will take place from Oct 1 to Oct. 22

By Shaw Local News Network

The scarecrow on display outside Meadows on Main in Princeton is just one of 23 scarecrows on display throughout the city. This weekend, the Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce will kick off its annual Scarecrow Fest with several activities to enjoy Saturday, Oct. 23. (BCR Photo/Kim Shute)

The Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 10th annual Scarecrow Contest which will take place from Saturday, Oct. 1, to Saturday, Oct. 22.

Participants must register before Monday, Sept. 12, by calling the chamber office at 815-875-2616.

The chamber intends to deliver straw bales the week of Sept. 12. One bale of straw will be delivered to each participating member and all other supplies will be the responsibility of the participant.

The scarecrows will be on display for Oktoberfest on Oct. 1, Witches Night Out on Oct. 7, Halloween Parade on Oct. 8 and the Scarecrow Festival on Oct. 22.

Scarecrows will be awarded bragging rights for most creative, most traditional, most humorous, chamber’s choice and Princeton’s choice.

This event is for Chamber members only.