Scarecrow Weekend

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Nature & SeasonSt. Charles
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsScarecrow Weekend's scale is unusual for a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Scarecrow Weekend in St. Charles

Scarecrow Weekend, formerly Scarecrow Festival, is an award-winning three-day fall event in downtown St. Charles, Illinois, featuring a scarecrow-making competition, craft show, live entertainment, and family activities. The 41st annual edition displays 110 to 120 or more handmade scarecrows around town for public voting and draws over 80,000 visitors, with a Family Zone offering entertainment and an Activity Zone including an inflatable corn maze, pumpkin painting, and a rock climbing wall.

Its visual folk-art hook makes it a strong seasonal row.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Scarecrow Weekend's scale is unusual for a small-town fall festival: 110 to 120 or more handmade scarecrows are displayed publicly around downtown St

02

The mystery stays covered

Charles for the competition, and the event as a whole draws over 80,000 visitors across its three days, figures more typical of a regional festival than a single-town celebration

03

The city starts moving

Public voting on the scarecrow entries gives visitors a direct role in the competition, turning a walk through downtown into an interactive judging experience rather than passive viewing

04

The water draws everyone in

The event's activity offerings go beyond the scarecrow theme, with a Family Zone for live entertainment and an Activity Zone featuring an inflatable corn maze, pumpkin painting, and a rock climbing wall

05

The old stones answer

Now in its 41st annual edition, it has built a long track record as an award-winning fall gathering

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Originally known as the Scarecrow Festival

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the event has run for 41 years in downtown St

The sacred route

Living ritual

Charles and continues its core tradition of a public scarecrow-making competition with community voting

The local code

Living ritual

alongside a craft show and family activities that have grown the event's attendance to over 80

Tradition 5

Living ritual

000 visitors

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Driving from Chicago suburbs is common.

What to wear

Casual fall clothing and comfortable walking shoes are appropriate for a full day outdoors in downtown St. Charles, with layers useful for cooler October temperatures.

Safety

Scarecrow Weekend is best approached as a guest: follow local crowd guidance and avoid blocking participants.

Where to stay

St. Charles

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map38.78 N, 90.48 WOpen in Google Maps

St. Charles, IL

TransportDriving from Chicago suburbs is common.
Stay areaSt. Charles

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Scarecrow Weekend?

Scarecrow Weekend is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Scarecrow Weekend take place?

The festival is listed in St. Charles, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

St. Charles, IL

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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Official URLscarecrowfest.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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