DRIGGS, Idaho — In the spirit of harvest season and fall, Downtown Driggs Association is hosting a scarecrow showdown.
Today through October 23, businesses and nonprofits will display original scarecrows in downtown Driggs. It’s up to the public to vote on their favorites.
The festival is modeled after the popular Solvang Scarecrow Fest in Southern California. “We are celebrating Driggs, autumn and our vibrant local businesses with our own Scarecrow Contest,” says Alison Brush, executive director of Downtown Driggs Association. “We encourage visitors from around the region to come to Downtown Driggs to meet the Scarecrows and vote for their favorites in five unique categories. Afterward, you can stay to shop, have dinner and enjoy our public spaces.”
Winners in five categories will be chosen by the votes of visitors. Visitors from around the Southeastern Idaho region and Western Wyoming are encouraged to vote for their favorites in each of the following categories:
- Best Use of Business Theme
- Most Teton Valley
- Best Use of Recycled Materials
- Kid’s Choice
- Most Humorous
Ballots with maps detailing scarecrow locations will be available at the Teton Geo Center at 60 S. Main, Driggs. Share the experience of the Driggs Scarecrow Contest on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #driggsscarecrows.
Driggs businesses will display their scarecrow at or near their storefront during the five-week period. Nonprofits without an office or storefront can display their creations at Mugler Plaza on Main Street, Driggs.
Winning Scarecrows will be announced after October 23.
