The 2023 WDSTK Scarecrow Invasion will take place in Downtown Woodstock from October 2nd through the 31st.
Registration for the 2023 Woodstock Scarecrow Invasion will open up on Tuesday September 5th at 10am at the Woodstock Visitors Center (8588 Main St) You are required to register for the event in person. Registration online or over the phone is not an option. We recommend people arrive before 10am to get in line to register for the event as we normally have a line of people waiting to sign up. Spaces in the event are limited so it is recommended you attempt to register for the event on the day registration opens
Registration fee will be $100 for a business and $50 for a nonprofit
Here is the map with locations for the 2023 event
Here are the rules for the 2023 Scarecrow Invasion
The public gets to vote for their favorite scarecrow in the event. Voting takes place at the visitors center located at 8588 Main Street and open Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm. Just drop by any time during the month of October to vote for the scarecrow that you like the best. The votes are $1 each, and businesses with scarecrows may have voting set up in their store for their scarecrow. The winner will receive bragging rights and an awesome trophy.
The proceeds from the Scarecrow Invasion will be donated to INSeason. This organization is the design committee for IN WDSTK. They create and implement great design initiatives for the Downtown Woodstock community. You might know them from their beautiful landscaping and holiday decor along Main Street. The money raised from this event will help in the further beautification of Downtown Woodstock