Volunteers needed for St. Charles’ Scarecrow Weekend

The opening day of Scarecrow Weekend Friday October 7, 2022 in St. Charles. The festival continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 9, in downtown St. Charles. The 37th annual festival featuring 85 handcrafted scarecrows on display throughout downtown. Festivalgoers can vote to decide the winners in four categories: mechanical/mega; clubs, nonprofits and schools; individuals; and business.

The St. Charles Business Alliance is looking for volunteers for the St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend, which will run from Friday, Oct. 11, through Sunday, Oct. 13, in downtown St. Charles.

Volunteers are needed to work the information booths in Lincoln Park and the St. Charles Municipal Building, as well as to monitor the Activity Zone on Riverside Avenue. All volunteers will receive a Boo Crew T-shirt to wear during the event.

To learn more about volunteer positions and sign up, visit scarecrowfest.com/volunteer.

Applications for the scarecrow contest are being accepted. To learn more about entering the free Scarecrow Contest and view the application online or a printable version, visit scarecrowfest.com/scarecrowcontestapplication.

For more information on St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend, visit scarecrowfest.com.

For further inquiries, call the St. Charles Business Alliance at 630-443-3967.