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Our annual community exhibit returns! There are 5 different categories for submissions: families, scouts, local businesses, nonprofits and schools/classes. Get together and join the fun! The contest is free to enter and winner will be chosen in each category. Those winners will then choose a nonprofit organization to receive a donation from The Montclair Foundation.
Get planning now and assemble your materials to practice creating your unique entry. Register your group HERE by October 17th!
Scarecrow and pumpkin entries drop off window will be on Friday, October 18th from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, October 19th from 7:30 AM -1:00 PM. Questions? Please contact Info@vanvleck.org
Here are the VVHG_Scarecrow2024_Registration
Check out these helpful videos for inspiration:
How to build a scarecrow
DIY simple scarecrow
Easy Scarecrows
Previous exhibition at Van Vleck
One event on October 17, 2024 at 4:00 pm
One event on November 7, 2024 at 4:00 pm
One event on December 12, 2024 at 4:00 pm
An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Monday, repeating until December 16, 2024