Bourbonnais, IL – The Bourbonnais Township Park District is welcoming fall with its 12th Annual Scarecrow Contest and Festival, and registration officially opens Tuesday, September 2, at 9 a.m.
According to the park district, participants can secure a spot in the contest by registering at Perry Farm House. The fee is $30, which includes a scarecrow frame to help contestants bring their creative visions to life. Categories include Business, Non-Profit/School/Youth, Family/Individual, and People’s Choice.
The long-standing event, sponsored by Saint Mary Hospital, encourages both seasoned creators and first-time participants to design scarecrows that will be displayed during the fall festival. Organizers said the competition has become a community tradition, offering residents and visitors a chance to celebrate creativity and autumn spirit.
Spaces for the contest are limited, so park district officials are urging interested participants to register early. Applications and registration forms can be found on the park district’s website at btpd.org.
This year marks the 12th anniversary of the festival, which has grown steadily since its inception. The event not only showcases scarecrows crafted by local families, schools, and businesses, but also serves as a broader celebration of fall in Kankakee County.
The festival itself will take place at Perry Farm Park, though the district has not yet announced specific dates for festival activities. Contest organizers emphasized that the main focus remains on community fun, family participation, and bringing residents together to welcome the new season.
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