Scarecrow in the Park
Scarecrow in the Park is on October 19th and 20th. The scarecrows, artists and craftspeople, two days of live music, Tractor Parade, Halloween dance party, artist demonstrations, a visit and demonstration with local canine police officers, lots of family activities, delicious food options, and more, make this an event that is not to be missed. This will be the seventh year that Scarecrow in the Park features artists and craftspeople selling their handcrafted wares and local musicians sharing their talents live. Saturday and Sunday will feature delicious food cooked by the Kiwanis, the Holyoke Hummus Company, Hillside Catering, and All Things Maple. The ever-popular Tractor Parade will take place at noon on October 19th, followed by the Halloween Dance Party and hayrides. Both days will feature live music from local musicians, including Valley favorites Appalachian Still, Corki & Ken, The Short Fills, The Bork-Tinen-Kahn Trio, Carolyn Walker, the Falltown String Band, and Celtic Heels will again be sharing their fancy footwork. The Melha Shriners clowns will be paying us a visit again this year, sharing their face painting and balloon-sculpting talents, and local canine police officers will be demonstrating their skills for the crowd. Sunday, October 20th will feature a Vintage (pre-1980) Car Show, which was a new addition in 2018. Off-site parking will again be available, with shuttle service to the event. The artists’ booths will be open both days, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, and 'til 3:00 pm on Sunday. Featuring jewelry, pottery, fiber arts, clothing, preserves, wood crafts, handcrafted soap, seasonal decorations, home adornments, maple syrup, candles, and more, there really is something for everyone! The scarecrow contest has five Kiwanis-sponsored categories - Scariest, Funniest, Prettiest, Most Interesting Use of Materials, and our rotating category is Reading this year. These five categories offer a $100 prize for each, and a $10 registration fee enters participants in all five categories, as well as the Bear Country Radio “Bearcrow” category. Scarecrow registration forms will be available at Cushman Library, or requested from scarecrowinthepark@gmail.com, or found on the Scarecrow in the Park Facebook page, after September 1st. Questions regarding all aspects of this event can also be directed to this e-mail address or the FB page. If you are an artist, craftsperson, author, or maker of preserves, pickles, oils, and vinegars and would like to receive an application for participation as a vendor, contact Karen Stinchfield at scarecrowinthepark@gmail.com. Artists and craftspeople can also pick up applications at Cushman Library at 28 Church Street in Bernardston. Scarecrow in the Park is brought to the community by the Bernardston Kiwanis, in support of its Scholarship Fund. Platinum Sponsor of the event is Paul Redeker Rental Company, with Paul generously supplying the majority of the tents that will keep the event covered and comfortable. Rain or shine, this event will be enjoyable for you and your family! Our gold sponsor is A-1 Enterprises. For our ever-evolving listing of participating artists and schedules of activities and performances at Cushman Park and the Bernardston Senior Center, visit Scarecrow in the Park’s Facebook page. It’s the best way to stay up to date on this exciting community event. Mark your calendars and come on out to the park!
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 19, 2019 Sunday Oct 20, 2019
October 19th 10-4:00 October 20th 10-3:00
Location
Cushman Park, corner of Routes 5 & 10, Bernardston, MA
Fees/Admission
Free!
Contact Information
Karen Stinchfield
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