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Scarecrow Contest, Presented by Monsanto -

Participate in Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s 1st annual Scarecrow Contest, Presented by Monsanto!


Create a scarecrow big or small, silly or serious, frightening or friendly! Being a part of this event is easy!
Scarecrows will be displayed from October 10th – November 1st, 2011. The public may vote for their favorites between October 10th and 20th. Ballots will be available at the Wild
Rivers Trading Company Gift Shop, located at the zoo’s entrance. Winners will be announced and
posted on our website.

First Place Grand Prize: $250 CASH plus prizes valuing more than $500!
Second Place Prize: $50 CASH plus prizes valuing more than $500!

Deadline to register: Saturday October 1st!

Winners will be contacted by October 31st to pick up their prizes.

Please check out the complete contest rules before building your scarecrow.

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Balloon Scarecrow Happy Scarecrow By Tony Atkin Business Scarecrow By Ross Scottish Scarecrow  by Neil Lewin