Torteval Scarecrow Festival

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Sports & AdventureTorteval
Dates25–26 July 2026Confirmed listing
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe festival's ninety-minute front-garden
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: GBP
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Torteval Scarecrow Festival in Torteval

Now in its third decade, the Torteval Scarecrow Festival invites island-wide entries for homemade scarecrows displayed in Torteval residents' front gardens, followed on a ninety-minute walking trail from the parish church. A church-grounds fete with food, a licensed bar and live entertainment runs alongside, with proceeds supporting charities across Guernsey.

Torteval Scarecrow Festival began as a modest fundraiser for Torteval Parish Church and has grown, across more than two decades, into one of the fixed points of Guernsey's summer calendar, with island-wide entries now invited rather than the event staying confined to the parish's own residents.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's ninety-minute front-garden scarecrow trail, judged loosely on a rotating annual theme ranging from sporting figures to topical satire, gives visitors a genuinely different kind of walking festival built around residents' own homes and gardens rather than a staged exhibition, while its growth from a single parish church fundraiser to island-wide entries reflects an unusually organic scaling of a small local tradition

02

The mystery stays covered

The trail format also means the festival costs nothing to stage centrally beyond the fete itself, since the scarecrows sit in gardens residents already tend

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The ninety-minute walking trail through Torteval's lanes to view scarecrows displayed in residents' front gardens

Water and renewal

Living ritual

judged loosely around each year's rotating theme

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

25–26 July 2026

Getting around

For Torteval Scarecrow Festival, plan transport around the exact Torteval venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Comfortable walking shoes for the ninety-minute lane trail, with a layer for changeable July weather and sun protection given the largely outdoor route.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Torteval Scarecrow Festival, stay near the part of Torteval you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

GBP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map49.43 N, 2.65 WOpen in Google Maps

Torteval, Guernsey, Guernsey

Nearest airportGCI — Guernsey
TransportFor Torteval Scarecrow Festival, plan transport around the exact Torteval venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Torteval Scarecrow Festival, stay near the part of Torteval you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Torteval via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Torteval, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable walking shoes for the ninety-minute lane trail, with a layer for changeable July weather and sun protection given the largely outdoor route.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Guernsey and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Torteval Scarecrow Festival?

Torteval Scarecrow Festival is listed for 25–26 July 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Torteval Scarecrow Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Torteval, Guernsey. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Dates confirmed in curated data. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Torteval, Guernsey, Guernsey

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed dates25–26 July 2026
Source statusDates confirmed in curated data
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