Scarecrow Contest
Join in the fun by designing and building a scarecrow to exhibit in the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch. Keep the lost art of scarecrow making alive. Your scarecrow will be on display in the Pumpkin Patch through October 26. Individuals, groups, and clubs are invited to enter; each entry receives a free jack-o-lantern pumpkin and certificate of participation. All winning scarecrows become the property of Bates Nut Farm and will be added to their famous scarecrow collection. Bring your scarecrow and completed registration form to the pumpkin patch from 1-5 pm on Friday, October 7 or before 10 am on Saturday, October 8. Cash prizes and gift certificates awarded to the top entries in each category. Entry forms available online or at the Bates office. All of the Pumpkin Patch festivities continue throughout the weekend including the tractor hayrides, straw maze, pony rides, and food. Admission is free. $5 parking on October weekends.