Here in Meaford the annual Scarecrow Invasion is on, after a two year hiatus because of Covid. Several hundred volunteers make up several hundred scarecrows that are placed at strategic locations around town. It all culminates in a parade on Sept. 30th, but there's lots to see in the meantime. This year is the 25th Anniversary.
A lot of effort goes into making all the scarecrows, most with a face drawn on orange garbage bag heads.
The costumes are something else, all done with used clothing. A lot are individuals like this one.
Others are displayed in group settings like this one, looking to me like they're all in their pajamas.
A few are not scarecrows at all.
The story of the Wizard of Oz is popular, here with the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy and the Tin Man.
Whoever made up the Tin Man must have had fun sorting out and joining all that heating pipe!
Scarecrows hang from the lamp posts downtown.
And corn husks are tied to many lamp posts as well as these downtown flagpoles.
I particularly like this couple, dressed in Western's colours, home of my own first degree.
What a fun idea!! I think my favourites are those scarecrows having a bedtime story read to them.
ReplyDeleteYour environment causes too many chuckles...where are the serious people anyway? These all show a spirit of fun in life!
ReplyDeleteThat all looks like such fun. The parade must be great.
ReplyDeleteWestern's Purple, what a grand establishment. And those scarecrows, lots of thought goes into every one .
ReplyDeleteThese are great! What a great way to celebrate fall!
ReplyDeleteFun to see all the different scarecrows.
ReplyDeleteThey are sure fun! I love the whimsy and creativity of these guys. :-)
ReplyDeleteHow delightful and creative. Such community spirit.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! The creativity of the displays are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI kinda like all that Scarecrow stuff. It gives the local folks an opportunity to vent their creatives side. And it brightens the days for older folks along with inspiring the imaginations of the town's tiny tots:))
ReplyDeleteThey are creative. I'm lacking motivation, myself. Great to see it!
ReplyDeleteFabulous scarecrows :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan