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Scarecrows around the State
We've scoured the state looking for the scarecrows and pumpkin people and discovered the "best of the best" displays and contests throughout the state. Some of these locations allow you to build your own, others are looking for judges to pick their favorites. But all of them have a single theme: Autumn in New Hampshire. We've put together a list below of the best places to spot these creations across the Granite State!
Throughout the towns of Glen, Bartlett, Intervale, Hart's Location and Jackson
When: October 1-20, 2009
Starting October 1st and continuing through October 20th the Jackson Area will be visited by dozens of Pumpkin People ready to entertain and amuse guests and local residents alike. This spectacular event promises to amaze even the toughest of critics. Take this self-guided tour and you might catch Pumpkin People riding motor cycles, flying, mowing lawns, painting, doing magic tricks or even getting married. Last year we had the Return of the Pumpkin Jedi, Pumpkin People Construction workers, Bride & Groom, Maid Service, YMCA Pumpkin Band and so much more... What ever these Pumpkin People do this year you will surely be sorry if you don't make an effort to go out and see them. You will find Pumpkin People at local inns, businesses, restaurants, attractions and even private homes.
Prizes are awarded to first and second place as well as a People's Choice award. Judging will take place over Columbus Day Weekend awarding prizes to first and second place and People's Choice award. The only rule is participating properties must use a real pumpkins for the head of their Pumpkin People.
Mack's Apples in Londonderry - Annual Scarecrow Contest
230 Mammoth Road
Londonderry, NH
(603) 432-3456
This annual event usually begins on October 1, with area businesses participating by putting up their unique creations on display. This is one of those events where you drive by and can't help but stop, just to check out the variety of inventive scarecrows. Vote for your favorite, and pick up some pumpkins while you are there.
Main Street
Jaffrey, NH
(603) 532-7168
Downtown Jaffrey comes alive with scarecrows built by families and friends. Scarecrow building, games, face painting, apple pie baking contest and much more.
Throughout Wolfeboro
603-569-2200
When: Beginning on September 26 through October 3, 2009
Businesses participate in this annual festival, so you'll see scarecrows planted all throughout town. Festival maps, pointing out all the locations of all the stuffed shirts can be found at the Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce.
throughout Portsmouth
When: October 17-November 1, 2009
Join in as Portsmouth celebrates the harvest season. A unique display of scarecrows throughout the city. Everyone is encouraged to participate. No cost. Just decorate for the season, then come by and find all the scarecrows all around town.
Milford Oval
When: October 9-11, 2009
This annual festival invites families to create their own scarecrow. They'll even provide all of the items you'll need, for a fee. Look for the scarecrows on the Community House Lawn. The new Pumpkin catapult, face painting, pumpkin carving, live entertainment and the giant pumpkin weigh-in are just a few of the activities that make this a fun weekend for the whole family!
New Boston
When: October 1-31, 2009
New Boston residents are encouraged to create their own scarecrow display on the Town Common. Ballot boxes are located at the Town Hall, Whipple Free Library and Dodge's Store so everyone can cast a vote for their favorite hay bale with a head.
Settler's Green Village
North Conway
When: October 3, 2009
Dozens of life size, homemade scarecrows will be hanging around throughout Settlers' Green. Created by local organizations, schools, businesses and individuals, the scarecrows range from the traditional to the humorous to the "just plain weird!" With cash is up for grabs, Settler's Green invites everyone to enter their most artistic scarecrows.
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