Scarecrows in
the Garden
October 1 - November 1: Enjoy creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Garden every autumn.
Visitor's Choice Award
We’re giving all of this year’s submissions the chance to win one of three cash prizes as the 2020 Scarecrows in the Garden Visitor’s Choice Award. First place receives $150, second place $100 and third place $50. Make note of your favorite while you explore, then complete a ballot using the form below. Please note: One entry per email address, please.
About the exhibition
Scarecrows in the Garden brings to the Garden dozens of creations by local artists, crafters, youth groups and more. Entrants and visitors will delight in discovering their own personal favorites.
Categories for your creations
Atlanta Scarecrows in the Garden entries are eligible for first, second and third place awards in each category:
Amateur: families, schools, service organizations and individuals
Creative professional: created by a person or team who is in anyway compensated for art, design or fabrication services
Business: logo and/or website allowed provided it is used once, no larger than 12×12.
Win big with your scarecrow!
Winning creations will be awarded in each of the three submission categories.
FIRST PLACE
In addition to $500 cash, the winner receives two tickets to the Garden’s biggest events: Orchid Daze, Valentine’s in the Garden, Atlanta Blooms!, the 2021 summer exhibition, Scarecrows in the Garden and VIP tickets to Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.
SECOND PLACE
$250 cash and a one-year Family Membership to the Garden.
THIRD PLACE
$100 cash
Members see it free
Members enjoy unlimited daytime admission during regular hours, save on classes and gift shop purchases, and more.
Fest-of-Ale
Tuesdays – Sundays in October: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden during this beer fest featuring a variety of specialty ales from cash bars.
Goblins in the Garden
October 25: Show off your child’s Halloween costume, go on a pumpkin hunt and enjoy a few socially-distanced fall family activities during this fall family festival.