Scarecrow Fest contest kicks off

The annual SYV Scarecrow Fest runs Oct. 1-31, in Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, and Solvang.

During the month-long Scarecrow Fest, local businesses and organizations throughout the Valley are invited to participate in the Halloween display contest by featuring a scarecrow of their own creation in front of their location.

The last day to register is Thursday, Sept. 26. Images of scarecrows do not need to be uploaded until Oct. 1.

To register, visit www.syvscarecrows.com or contact the Solvang Chamber at mitzi@solvangchamber.com

Locals, tourists, and area merchants can vote for their favorite scarecrow using provided QR codes, a digital voting system, or via traditional paper maps and ballots.

Winners will be judged in six dif

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