Leland to host scarecrow contest in October with cash prizes for winners

Scarecrows to be displayed at gazebo

Carrie Vander Weerdt, advertising director for Newton News, paints a nose on a scarecrow on Oct. 9 outside the Newton News building. The scarecrow is one of many on display at the Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens through Oct. 14, which is also the day of the Fall Festival. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — The Leland Town and Country Association will be hosting a scarecrow contest in October at the Leland Gazebo. (Christopher Braunschweig)

September 23, 2024 at 2:05 am CDT

The Leland Town and Country Association will be hosting a scarecrow contest in October at the Leland Gazebo.

Businesses, families and organizations are encouraged to build a scarecrow and display it for the month. Voting will be at Resource Bank, 205 N. Main St., Leland. Vote early and vote often. Be creative and imaginative. Make this a fun project.

There is a $20 entry fee and will be divided up between the winning entries. First, second and third place will receive payouts. Contact Kim at 815-495-9233 and reserve a spot.