Call for Entries: Make a Scarecrow for Historic Columbia’s Annual Scarecrows in the Garden Contest
August 30, 2013
COLUMBIA, SC – August 30, 2013 – Enter your historical, ghoulish or traditional handcrafted scarecrows in Historic Columbia Foundation’s annual Scarecrows in the Garden Contest by Sept. 27 to compete for cash, trophies and tour passes.
The contest is open to individuals, families, businesses, schools and organizations, and participants are welcome to enter more than one scarecrow. The cost to enter a scarecrow is $10 for individuals, families and school classrooms and $20 for organizations.
HCF is also providing a “Sculpting Scarecrows Weekend Workshop” on Sunday, Sept. 22. For $15, Participants will receive guided instruction, a scarecrow kit and inspiration from previous years.
Community leaders and local celebrities will select the best scarecrows during the Scarecrows in the Garden opening event on Sept. 29, and the public is encouraged to vote for the “People’s Choice Award” and “Best Class Crow” through late October.
The Scarecrows in the Garden exhibit will be on display on the grounds of the Robert Mills House from Sept. 29 through Oct. 31. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Register for the contest and weekend workshop at HCFscarecrows2013.eventbrite.com. Questions? Call 803.252.1770 ext. 23 or email [email protected].
About Historic Columbia Foundation:
In November 1961, a small group of individuals intent on saving the Ainsley Hall House from demolition officially incorporated as the Historic Columbia Foundation. Over the next five decades the organization, which was founded on the premise of preservation and education, would take on the stewardship of seven historic properties in Richland County. Today, the organization serves as a model for local preservation efforts and interpretation of local history. Visit historiccolumbia.org for details.
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