Open to all local clubs / teams / groups / non-profits and businesses.
It is 100% FREE to enter your scarecrow into the contest.
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE. Applications must be turned in to the Chamber by September 9th, 2024.
Organization name, web/social links, volunteer/team members, description, creative processes and other information about your scarecrow can be included and will be shared on the voting website.
The scarecrow contest will take place in downtown Emmett during the Harvest Festival. Scarecrows will be on assigned light poles on Main Street
The scarecrows will be on display from Thursday, September 26 to November 1, 2024. You can make arrangements with the Chamber to take them down earlier if needed.
In-Person Festival Judging will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 9am. Winners will be announced at the Gem County Chamber of Commerce Booth 11am the same day.
Online Community Judging will continue throughout the length of display and winners will be announced on November 4th.

Scarecrow Construction

All scarecrow entries will remain on display outside September 26th through November 1st, 2024.
Participants are encouraged to create positive, creative and non-violent/controversial, family friendly scarecrows.
Each scarecrow must have horizontal support. This support is needed as each scarecrow will be tied to a light post for display.
Their construction should be durable and all ornamentation securely attached.
No perishable goods may be used.
Your exhibit may include more than one figure but no more than three.
Scarecrow participants are required to monitor the health and well-being of their scarecrow for the duration of the event.
Participants will be asked to remove their scarecrows if it deteriorates beyond reason.
Event Coordinators reserves the right to remove entries for inappropriate décor or if participants do not remove deteriorated scarecrows after being requested to do so.

Return completed application to chamber@emmettidaho.com by September 9, 2024.

About the Event

One of the many blessings of a rural Emmett lifestyle is Harvest Time. At this time in the season, the Gem County Chamber of Commerce host a wonderful event to celebrate the hard work of their community in growing and harvesting the area's crops. The event features arts and crafts vendors, kids zone, activities for the family, and of course food. With over two decades in the making, our Annual Harvest Festival Street Fair is still growing, and we invite you to join us at our next event.