Elizabethton celebrates fall with scarecrow contest
Published 8:28 am Friday, October 11, 2019
Star Photo/Amber Wadovick The Art Space painted a more realistic-looking face on their pumpkin and turned their scarecrow into a painter in his own right.
Star Photo/Amber Wadovick Simply Elegant Bakery, a new addition to the downtown family, made a replica of Mrs. Doubtfire for their display.
Star Photo/Amber Wadovick Ivy Hall Nursing Home decided to showcase an entire family of scarecrows, the Gourdy Family. They have several children on display, as well.
Star Photo/Amber Wadovick Carter County Drug Prevention stuck with thier main appeal towards the community's youth by making scarecrow Toy Story characters and pumpkins.
With Mother Nature finally allowing the weather to reflect the true season, Elizabethton residents and businesses are immediately preparing for the annual scarecrow decorating contest.
Though applications ended last week, displays must be put up by the end of today to be considered for the contest.
All displays for the contest are located in Downtown Elizabethton, specifically on Elk Avenue.
The votes on which scarecrow display is the best come from the public, who will have until Wednesday, Oct. 23, to cast their votes at any downtown restaurant.
The Downtown Business Association will award ribbons for finalists on Friday, Oct. 25.
All displays will remain through Saturday, Nov. 2.
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