Rules & Guidelines
The competition and trail will run from the 21st September and 22nd September 2019 – 10am – 4pm each day. Scarecrow entries, however, must be in by 1st September 2019. Scarecrows need to be visible each day of the Trail from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Organisations and families entering a scarecrow in the competition should do their best to maintain their scarecrow in good condition throughout the trail. It is recommended that scarecrows in the front of garden of private houses are set back from their front boundary fences to minimize the risk of vandalism. The organisers take no responsibility for any damage to property or scarecrows. If you wish to restrict access to your property please erect a notice to that effect at the front boundary of your property. (People following the trail are unlikely to pass through gates but may well walk up open driveways.) Commercial premises may wish to display their scarecrow either standing or seated outside during the hours they are open and in the window when closed.
The organisers will provide a laminated A4 poster that must be displayed with your scarecrow.
The organisers will take photographs of all the registered scarecrows during the two days of the Trail. Registration of a scarecrow permits the trail organisers to use these photographs for publicity purposes.
The first prize for the best scarecrow is £50 sponsored by The Wilkins Family, the second prize is £30 sponsored by Barny Lee Marquees and the third prize is £20 sponsored by Berrow Beef and Lamb. The prize for the completed trail sheets (drawn from a hat if more than one correct entry) is £25 sponsored by InCleanz. All prizes are accompanied by a certificate and decided by a panel of judges chosen by the organisers. The judge’s decision will be final and there can be no dispute. The prize winners will be announced in the Parish Hall on Saturday 22rd September at 3pm.
The theme this year WILL BE ANNOUCNED ON 25TH MAY. Characters will be reserved on receipt of completed entry forms. If your chosen character has already been reserved we will contact you on receipt of your application so you can choose an alternative. All scarecrows should be approximately one and a half to two metres tall and props may be used. Thought should be given to how well materials used might weather during the weekend. See the simple scarecrow-building guide for some helpful hints on the Scarecrow website.
Entry is open to any household in Brent Knoll village and any organisations or businesses in the village. This year we will be offering 5 entries to anyone living outside of the village but who have a connection with the village (work or attend a club in the village, children attend Brent Knoll School, Tadpoles pre-School, Guides, Brownies or Rainbows) If you need a location to display your scarecrows please contact the organisers for details on display locations.
Completed entry forms must be submitted no later than 1st September, priority will be given to early applicants should we have to limit the numbers.
If you have any further questions please contact Jane Sinnott or email: [email protected]
Organisations and families entering a scarecrow in the competition should do their best to maintain their scarecrow in good condition throughout the trail. It is recommended that scarecrows in the front of garden of private houses are set back from their front boundary fences to minimize the risk of vandalism. The organisers take no responsibility for any damage to property or scarecrows. If you wish to restrict access to your property please erect a notice to that effect at the front boundary of your property. (People following the trail are unlikely to pass through gates but may well walk up open driveways.) Commercial premises may wish to display their scarecrow either standing or seated outside during the hours they are open and in the window when closed.
The organisers will provide a laminated A4 poster that must be displayed with your scarecrow.
The organisers will take photographs of all the registered scarecrows during the two days of the Trail. Registration of a scarecrow permits the trail organisers to use these photographs for publicity purposes.
The first prize for the best scarecrow is £50 sponsored by The Wilkins Family, the second prize is £30 sponsored by Barny Lee Marquees and the third prize is £20 sponsored by Berrow Beef and Lamb. The prize for the completed trail sheets (drawn from a hat if more than one correct entry) is £25 sponsored by InCleanz. All prizes are accompanied by a certificate and decided by a panel of judges chosen by the organisers. The judge’s decision will be final and there can be no dispute. The prize winners will be announced in the Parish Hall on Saturday 22rd September at 3pm.
The theme this year WILL BE ANNOUCNED ON 25TH MAY. Characters will be reserved on receipt of completed entry forms. If your chosen character has already been reserved we will contact you on receipt of your application so you can choose an alternative. All scarecrows should be approximately one and a half to two metres tall and props may be used. Thought should be given to how well materials used might weather during the weekend. See the simple scarecrow-building guide for some helpful hints on the Scarecrow website.
Entry is open to any household in Brent Knoll village and any organisations or businesses in the village. This year we will be offering 5 entries to anyone living outside of the village but who have a connection with the village (work or attend a club in the village, children attend Brent Knoll School, Tadpoles pre-School, Guides, Brownies or Rainbows) If you need a location to display your scarecrows please contact the organisers for details on display locations.
Completed entry forms must be submitted no later than 1st September, priority will be given to early applicants should we have to limit the numbers.
If you have any further questions please contact Jane Sinnott or email: [email protected]