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ST. CHARLES, IL

SCARECROW
WEEKEND

OCTOBER 10TH - 12TH

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Countdown to the 40th Annual
Scarecrow Weekend!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Event Details

The 40th annual Scarecrow Weekend will be held October 10th-12th in downtown St. Charles, Illinois. 

120+ handmade scarecrows will be showcased around town for visitors to view and vote on their favorites. There will be a Family Zone with live entertainment and family fun as well as an Activity Zone with festive photo ops, Scarecrow-to-Go and family activities. Attendees can also enjoy live entertainment on the 1st Street Plaza throughout the weekend, too!

While visiting, make sure to treat yourself to many sales, specials, and events throughout town including the Autumn on the Fox Craft Show in Pottawatomie Park. ​

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Order Your 40th Anniversary Scarecrow Weekend T-Shirt Today!

Deadline to order is 10/15

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Pickup will be between October 22nd - 24th at the St. Charles Municipal Building (2 E. Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174).
Please call ahead when planning to pick up at (630) 443-3967. Hours of City Hall are 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

No late orders will be accepted. No shipping options available.

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Plan Your Visit!

There is no better time to visit St. Charles than during the annual Scarecrow Weekend, so book your stay in St. Charles and make a trip out of it! St. Charles is home to an array of award-winning restaurants, exceptional shopping, first-class theatres, and breathtaking parks and trails - too much to see in just one day! Plus, many businesses are offering specials deals, hotel rates, and promotions in honor of Scarecrow Weekend. Take a look below to start exploring!

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