Delivery of Entries:
Entries are to be registered at Cedar Rock’s Office/Barn from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, September 25, 2010.

All scarecrows must remain on the premises through the end of October. Cedar Rock personnel will be available to assist participants in location of designated scarecrow spots. All entries must be completed by 5:00 pm, Saturday, September 25, 2010. Only one entry per person/ family/organization/business. Scarecrows can be picked up on Monday, November 1 from
3:00 – 6:00 pm. Any scarecrow not picked up by 6:00 pm, Monday, November 1 will become the property of Cedar Rock.

Size Limitation:
Minimum height of 4 feet, Maximum height of 8 feet. Your exhibit may include more than one figure, but not more than four. 

Materials:
All scarecrows must be built on a 1 1/2” square post (they are called 2 x 2’s at Lowe’s) or t-post (sold at Farm Supply Stores). T-post are best since the ground is often rocky. All scarecrow entries must remain on display outside from September 25 through November 1, 2010 and will be subjected to wind and/or rain. Your scarecrow MUST be weather resistant and sturdy with all ornamentation securely attached. NO perishable goods may be used in the construction of your scarecrow. Instead choose artificial fruit, gourds, etc. Any signage cannot be bigger than 18”x24”.  Cedar Rock reserves the right to remove any scarecrow that does not hold up to natural elements.

NO SCARY SCARECROWS. NO STYRO-FOAM. GLASS OR MAJOR APPLIANCES. 
 Human scarecrows or mechanical scarecrows facilitated by humans are not allowed for contest. 

Ideas:
Traditional, Whimsical, Scarecrow Family, Occupation, Local Team, etc.  
 

Restrictions:

• Scarecrows must be in good taste & constructed to withstand weather. Scarecrows will not be accepted that reflect any scary, controversial, social or political situations. Cedar Rock reserves the right to deny any scarecrow that is not in good taste or meets the criteria. All entries are subject to limitations of space availability as well as the standards of display as established by Cedar Rock management.
• NO SCARY SCARECROWS. NO STYRO-FOAM. NO GLASS OR MAJOR APPLIANCES. 
• Neither Cedar Rock, nor their agents, will be held responsible for any injury or damage associated with the 2010 Fall Fest Scarecrow Contest.
• It is understood that Cedar Rock and its agents may use photographs of, stories about, and the actual scarecrow entries themselves as well as all information contained on the entry form for publicity and promotion on the event.
• It is understood that all entries and ornamentation become the sole property of Cedar Rock if not picked up by 6:00 pm, Monday, November 2.

All judging decisions are final.

Prizes will be awarded 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Cedar Rock Fall Fest.

 Prizes will be awarded for 1st ($500.00) 2nd ($300.00) 3rd ($200.00).