Summerville Opens Registration for Downtown Scarecrow Contest

Summerville Scarecrow Contest registration remains open through September 29 for the 2026 downtown harvest celebration.

SUMMERVILLE – The City of Summerville is inviting local groups to enter its downtown scarecrow contest. Schools, businesses, clubs, civic groups, families, and nonprofit organizations may participate.

The contest aims to create a festive community backdrop for a month-long harvest celebration. Registration is free, and the deadline to enter is Sept. 29.

Participants may request an entry form by emailing slocklear@summervillega.org. They may also stop by Summerville City Hall.

Organizers encourage creative designs, but every entry must meet the contest rules and regulations. The city will assign each participant a downtown display location.

Contestants may deliver and build their scarecrows from Sept. 24 through Oct. 1.

First place will receive $100, while second place will receive $50. Third place will receive $25.

Organizers will announce the winners at noon during Sum Nelly.

Summerville Main Street also organizes other community events, including the city’s Spring Market Arts & Crafts Festival.

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