October 1 @ 9:00 AM – October 31 @ 7:00 pm
Botanical Gardens
Football games… carving pumpkins… hayrides… the “Scarecrow Showdown!” The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is introducing this brand-new tradition to the Autumn season.
The Scarecrow Showdown is a temporary art installation & competition, from October 1 to October 31, showcasing handcrafted scarecrows created by the Northwest Arkansas community.
The best part is… anyone can join in! Individuals, families, artists, schools, organizations, businesses, and more can register to partake in creating scarecrows that are unique, spectacular, spooky, and everything in between!
$25 Amateur: individuals, families, schools, and non-profit organizations
$50 Professional: individual/team who wants to showcase their professional art, design, or craft work
$100 Business: for-profit businesses
Garden guests can stroll through the Garden during the month of October to vote on their favorite scarecrow in each category: Amateur, Professional, or Business. An additional prize will be awarded to the “Most Creative Scarecrow!”
Participants can encourage family and friends to visit the Garden to vote & share their creations on social media!