This October be part of our Annual Scarecrow Stroll & Contest
in Downtown New Providence!!
New Providence Business is once again hosting the very popular annual Scarecrow Stroll & Contest, bringing a fun and festive feel to our downtown! The contest encourages New Providence residents, businesses, civic organizations, school groups, sports teams, and families to build the wildest, cleverest, funniest scarecrows they can imagine (within contest guidelines). The scarecrows will be on display throughout the downtown from October 8 – November 1. It’s a great opportunity to visit our fantastic stores and restaurants – they need you now more than ever!
FOUR PRIZE CATEGORIES!!
One winner will be chosen from each of FOUR categories:
14 AND UNDER = $150
15 AND OVER = $150
ORGANIZATION/SCHOOL = $150
BUSINESS – $150
Please consider entering* the contest – it is a fun, FREE way to get involved and help the community! Space is limited to the 80 light poles downtown. The entry deadline is Saturday, Oct. 1. Starting Sat., Oct. 8, scarecrows will be placed along Springfield Ave. and South Street. People can vote for their favorite scarecrows from October 8 through Nov. 1.
* entries limited to New Providence residents, businesses, and organizations/schools, but anyone can vote for their favorite scarecrow
REGISTER NOW TO HAVE A SCARECROW
Please check back for participating voting locations as this event gets closer.