Community vibrancy soars in Lexington
November 5, 2025
Record 45+ Business Compete in the 4th Annual Scarecrow Stroll on Main Competition
The Town of Lexington and the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center celebrated the winners of the Fourth Annual Scarecrow Stroll on Main at a Chamber breakfast on November 4, 2025. Throughout October, more than 45 local businesses transformed downtown Main Street into a whimsical autumn gallery of creative, family-friendly scarecrow designs. The event, which ran from October 13 to October 30, captivated residents and visitors providing lasting family memories.
“The annual initiative drew thousands to the downtown area for a free, self-guided tour of the unique displays, celebrating local business creativity and the spirit of the Fall season,” said Mayor Hazel Livingston.
According to Chamber President & CEO Angelle LaBorde, “This year’s Scarecrow Stroll was our most successful yet, underscoring the collaborative relationship between our local government and the business community. Businesses and organizations signed up early to participate, providing a record 47 scarecrows.” She continued, “Each year, our businesses raise the bar with their ingenuity and dedication to making downtown Lexington a truly special place and we are grateful for the time and effort they invested.”
Voting for the popular People’s Choice Award attracts high community enthusiasm and was conducted online on the Town’s Facebook page, garnering over 550 votes. The winner was “The Pumpkin King of Prevention,” created by the Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher’s office.
Scarecrows were also judged by a panel of community judges across five specific categories and overall winners were identified.
2025 Scarecrow Stroll Winners:
Overall Judges Winners
- 1st Place Best Overall Scarecrow: Lexington County Coroner’s Office for the scarecrow: “The Pumpkin King of Prevention”
- 1st Runner Up: Lexington Health for the scarecrow: “Aunt Bea Well”
- 2nd Runner Up: Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter for the scarecrow: “Hay-larious Scarecrow Inside and Out”
Judges’ Category Winners:
The Business Representation category had the largest number of entries; thus, additional awards were bestowed.
Business Representation Category: – 1st Place: Lexington County School District One for the scarecrow encompassing the names of all their high schools: “Gil Lionknoll Bluffington.”
- 1st Runner Up: Michelin North America for the scarecrow: “BIB Crow 2.5.
- 2nd Runner Up: Vital Chiropractic for the scarecrow: “Dr. Vertebro.”
Humorous Category: Nephron Pharmaceuticals for their 15-foot-tall scarecrow: “Blake Skeleton.”
Spirit of the Season Category: Pop’s Palmetto Pickles for their scarecrow: “Pop’s.”
Sports/Outdoor Fun Category: Barrio’s Tacos, Whiskey and Tequila for their scarecrow: “El Powder Surfear.”
Youth/Children’s Category: Misty Stathos State Farm Agency for their scarecrow: “Super Jake.”
Three honorable mentions were also awarded to the following organizations for their creativity:
- Mission Lexington for the scarecrow: “Captain Shell Beard”
- Sunset Children’s Dentistry for the scarecrow: “Toolah the Tooth Fairy”
- Town of Lexington’s Police Department for the scarecrow: “Upside Down Throwdown”
LaBorde added, “This event is a cornerstone of our Fall season, showcasing the vibrancy of our community and our high citizen engagement. Congratulations to all the winners—especially the Coroner’s Office for their dual win—and a huge thank you to all the businesses and organizations who contributed in creating this fun, Fall tradition.”
About the Lexington Chamber
An accredited chamber, The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center (LCVC) has been creating a community that grows business for more than 65 years. Through advocacy, education, and services for its 715+ shareholders, the LCVC strives to promote business prosperity and a thriving community. To learn more about the Chamber and the Lexington area, visit www.lexingtonsc.org.
