Attention all creativity enthusiasts and community groups in Marietta: It's that time of year again where straw and flannel take center stage. The City of Marietta's Parks and Recreation Department has officially opened registration for their 19th Annual Squarecrows in the Square contest, so grab your hay bales and get ready to showcase your organization's character in the most autumnal way possible.
As per the information provided by the City of Marietta's official announcement, registrations for the quaintly named 'Squarecrows in the Square' must be submitted by September 27, 2024, giving groups a few weeks to brainstorm before their scarecrow-like creations come to life, and they'll need every single idea because competition is more than just sticking an old flannel shirt on some straw, winners will be decided based on originality, how well-constructed their entry is, and overall presentation.
There's a tiny catch for those who wish to see their handiwork on display: a $25 entry fee is required for each squarecrow entered into the public’s contest bracket. That said, there's a financial sigh of relief for schools – educators and students can enter their school's squarecrow without spending a dime. The creations are expected to be on full display during the week of October 7, 2024, so mark those calendars and sharpen those crafting tools; it’s not just for show, winners take all the bragging rights during the Harvestfest on October 19, 2024, where the best squarecrows will be announced.
For more details or to get a registration form, call Marietta's Parks and Recreation Department at 770-794-5601 or visit their website. You'll find all the information you need and might even get inspired by past entries.
