FALLBROOK – Scarecrows will be on parade in full scarecrow finery Oct. 1-31 for Fallbrook Scarecrow Days. The scarecrows will be displayed at businesses Tuesdays through Saturdays and residences throughout October.
The ScareCREW, a volunteer group from the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, organizes and executes Fallbrook Scarecrow Days. They have created 29 original scarecrows that can be seen at different businesses in Fallbrook plus five other displays throughout town. Also on view will be many other very creative scarecrow displays by residents.
From whimsical bobbing Pumpkin Heads on Main Avenue to Minecraft characters in Village Square, Wizard of Oz characters on the rooftop of the Ace Hardware store, to the Silent People and many more displays make for great viewing and photo ops.
The Silent People, donning their bright flowing garments, will be skipping along the yellow brick road on their journey to Fallbrook. They may appear to be sad, happy, eerie, disturbing or artistic depending on the time of day and they also evoke emotions from viewers. This display is an adaptation of Suomussalmi, Finland, where over 1000 silent people created by artist Reuijo Kela are on permanent display.
Scarecrow Days includes a scarecrow contest, Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt (info available in October), Oct. 8-31, and Scarecrow Kids Corner.
To view scarecrows, pick up a directory at the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce or online and all other info at https://www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org/fallbrook-harvest-faire-october/#scarecrowdays.
Exciting new crafts and games await kids at Scarecrow Kids Corner, on Saturday mornings at the Farmers and Artisans Market, that are sure to entertain while parents shop, Saturdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct. 5, 12, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fallbrook Scarecrow Days information will also be at the kiosk.
Submitted by BJ Maus and The ScareCREW.
