{"product_id":"scarecrow-building-registration-october-10-2026","title":"Scarecrow Building Registration - October 10, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Great Pleasants Valley Pumpkin Patch Scarecrow Showdown!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAt Morningsun Herb Farm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eThe Great Pleasants Valley Pumpkin Patch Scarecrow Showdown Rules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eJoin Morningsun in starting a great new tradition at our nursery.  We are growing a beautiful pumpkin patch and fall cut flower patch and are so excited to be hosting this super fun and creative event.  This is a great chance to get families, friends, companies and non profits involved to have some fun, be creative and leave your artistic mark on the world, at least for the month of October!  This is a group-friendly hybrid live-build scarecrow contest with two divisions: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eAdult and Youth\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eParticipants may bring a prebuilt base\/frame, but the final scarecrow must be assembled on-site so the public can watch the final build process.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou can be a single contestant, or a family group, friends, or group from a business or non-profit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eDivisions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eAdult Division: ages 18 and older\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eYouth Division: ages 17 and younger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eYouth entries must have a parent\/guardian present during check-in and build time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eTeam Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eEach entry may have up to 6 builders at one station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eAt least one adult must be present for any youth team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eEach team gets 90 minutes to complete the scarecrow on-site\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eTeams must check in at least 30 minutes early on Oct 10th.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou can drop off your scarecrow\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eready for the final build starting at 9 am on Oct 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e.  You can view your site the weekend before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eA 30-minute extension for building may be granted if the schedule allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eWhat May Be Premade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eAllowed to be made off-site: frame, base, clothing, fabric, hats, signs, painted props, and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eMust be completed on-site: final assembly, stuffing, shaping, and all visible finishing details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThe scarecrow must look like a finished entry when the build window ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eMaterials Allowed\u003c\/span\u003e: hay\/straw, wood, fabric, rope, twine, clothing, zip ties, duct tape, paint, gardening implements, non-breakable decorations, pumpkins,.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eMaterials Not allowed\u003c\/span\u003e: real food\/candy, glass, open flame, sharp exposed metal, or anything the organizers deem unsafe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eMorningsun Herm Farm will provide plenty of loose straw for your build so you do not need to bring with you on the day of completion.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe can also provide a 6 or 8 ft T post to affix into the ground for you to mount your base firmly into the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note there is no electricity where you will be completing the build so if you need tools you will want to bring battery operated and hand tools!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eSize and Display Rules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eEntries must be freestanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eMaximum footprint: 6 feet x 6 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eMaximum height: 7 feet, unless approved in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eEach scarecrow must be able to withstand outdoor display conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eDisplays must be in good taste – they can be serious, scary or funny but should not be in poor taste or display foul language, or body parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThey should be non-political.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eIf they are representing a non-profit or company, or a family, a small sign can be affixed to the scarecrow with social media information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003ePublic Viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThe build area will be open for public viewing from designated spectator zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eParticipants must keep pathways clear and follow staff directions at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eChildren not participating must remain in the spectator area unless invited into a supervised activity zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eParticipants consent to being photographed or recorded during this event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eJudging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eEntries will be judged on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003ecreativity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003ecraftsmanship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003efall theme or Halloween theme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eoverall appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003ecrowd appeal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThere will be a 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e, 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e and 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e place award for the adult and youth section, and also a People’s Choice award.  1st place winners will win $200, 2nd place winners $100, and 3rd place winners $50.  People's Choice will win $150.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eDisplay Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eCompleted scarecrows will remain on display for approximately 3 weeks after the contest, weather permitting, until November 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eParticipants are asked to remove all scarecrows by Nov 7\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThe organizer may remove any entry that becomes unsafe or damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNoSpacing\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eSafety and Removal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eThe organizer reserves the right to disqualify any entry that is unsafe, offensive, or does not follow the rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eScarecrows not picked up by the posted deadline may be discarded or donated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$10.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- this registration fee will be donated to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pawsforlifek9.org\/\" title=\"Paws For Life\"\u003ePaws For Life Canine Rescue\u003c\/a\u003e; one sign up needed per group only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:  9:00 am sign in, 10:00 am - 11:30 am build  Judging starts at 11:30 am\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday, Oct 10th, 2026 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHOW TO REGISTER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Please register early, to insure your space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Pay in full when registering (including materials fees). We accept checks, cash, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. \u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are happy to add your name to the sign-up list for the event. However, until we have received payment, you ARE NOT OFFICIALLY ENROLLED IN THE EVENT. This means if we run out of space, sign-ups who have not yet paid will be dropped from the list to make room for paying registrants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Payment can be made in person, by phone, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAND NOW ONLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Only one registration per group is needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. A 48-hour cancellation notice is required to receive a refund.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. A $5.00 non-refundable fee will be retained on all cancellations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. We will email a participation waiver to be filled out before the event.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.  Any questions, please give us a call!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMorningsun Herb Farm    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(707) 451-9406\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Morningsun Herb Farm","offers":[{"title":"Adult (18 years +)","offer_id":48230593331426,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Youth (17 years and under)","offer_id":48230593364194,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0426\/9332\/9062\/files\/scarecrow.jpg?v=1787875001","url":"https:\/\/morningsunherbfarm.com\/products\/scarecrow-building-registration-october-10-2026","provider":"Morningsun Herb Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}