Scarecrow Competition

Competition Categories

There is no strict theme so you can be creative as you please. Here are the categories for 2024.

  • Most frightening creation, open to all ages.

  • Best effort based on a current event, open to all ages.

  • Funniest creation, open to all ages.

  • Group effort from School

  • Most environmentally thoughtful & kind. Open to all ages.

  • Entrants from individuals (U18) who were assisted.

  • For creations that don’t fit into other categories. Open to all ages.

Prizes for 2024

Category prizes:

1st = €80, 2nd= €50, 3rd= €35.

Champion Scarecrow

€250

Public favorite (by vote)

€50

Voting box will be available at the village tent to collect votes. Winner will be announced on Facebook/instagram on November 3rd.

Entry details

Entry is FREE again this year.

Entry details

Entry forms will be available at Ger's Wild Atlantic Diner & Leap Post Office from October 01, 2024. Online entries forms will go live from Oct 1st.

When entering a scarecrow, please select the category that represents your scarecrow and include your contact details.

A number is then provided to you to pin on to your scarecrow.  You must collect your number from the premises you registered in.

Online entries ID #s must be collected from the Leap Inn.

Note: The number is used to identify the Scarecrows and must be pinned to the scarecrow for inclusion in the competition.

Closing date for entries

Online entries will close on Sunday 20th at 6pm.

Entries in person at the wild Atlantic diner and Leap PO will close on Monday 21st at 6pm.

Judging starts that week and finishes on Saturday 26th Oct. 

Winners will be announced on Monday 28th during street entertainment and winners will be presented with prizes.

Rules:

  • We don't have many rules but we do ask that the creations remain in the spirit of fun and are family friendly.

  • Scarecrows must not be placed beside or near the Zebra crossing. (To avoid confusing drivers)

  • No scarecrows to be placed in the Community Garden (This is to ensure that they are seen by passers by)

  • Scarecrows must be securely fastened to avoid accidents or damage due to bad weather.

Recommendation

We strongly encourage use of natural materials, straw, & any form of recycling.

We advise everyone to have their scarecrows in place before day 1 of the festival which is Monday 21st October 2024 & to leave in place until Sunday November 3rd.

We request that you send a photo of your creation when in place as this will help with identification and judging & sharing on social media.

Online entry Form

Online entry forms are provided for convenience here.

When you arrive in leap to place your Scarecrow, please ensure to call to the Leap Inn to collect your Scarecrow competition identification number.