Scarecrow Row!

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SCARECROW ROW 2022 Hocus Pocus SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION SCARECROW ROW GUIDELINES Scarecrows can be placed on Main Street and in the Alachua Town Centre. Members who wish to have a pole in the Alachua Town Centre Area will be included in the judging for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. 1st place will win the $500 grand prize. The guidelines below will apply to these poles. Please let us know if you want a pole in this area because poles in this area are limited. September 26 - Applications and fees must be received. (Corporate and Small Business Sponsors applications must be received by September 16, 2022 to insure names will be on the appropriate banners and/or posters.) Sept 28- Oct 7th - Decorate assigned pole. October 11-14 Judging for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place is scheduled for the morning. October 29 - Winners will be announced with Trick and Treat best costume awards. November 4 - All Scarecrows must be removed by 5 p.m. Scarecrows should be decorated in keeping with the Theme, Hocus Pocus. Signage for your Scarecrow will be provided to you by the Alachua Chamber of Commerce and will include the information YOU provided on your application form. You may also add a sign to your scarecrow. Scarecrow must be secured to pole with strapping – NO TAPE. Scarecrows must not encroach on the walkways or streets. Please use weather resistant materials that are not valuable. Please visit your Scarecrow at least once a week to freshen and repair. Please do not use unsafe materials and/or installation techniques. If you want to have a Scarecrow Buddy and need suggestions, please contact us for buddy list. Questions: Email: communications@alachuachamber.com