Event: 34th Annual Scarecrow Contest
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: Judging at 11:00am & Results at 1:00pm
Location: Bates Nut Farm
Address: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA
Phone: 760-749-3333
Website: http://www.batesnutfarm.biz
Description: Join in the fun by designing and building a scarecrow to exhibit in the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch. Keep the lost art of scarecrow making alive! Your scarecrow will be on display in the Pumpkin Patch through October.
Individuals, groups and clubs are invited to enter; each entry will receive a free jack-o-lantern pumpkin and certificate of participation.
Individuals, groups and clubs are invited to enter; each entry will receive a free jack-o-lantern pumpkin and certificate of participation.
All winning scarecrows become the property of Bates Nut Farm and will be added to our famous scarecrow collection.
Scarecrow Drop Off
Bring your scarecrow and completed registration form to the pumpkin patch from 1-5 pm on Friday, October 10th or before 10am on Saturday, October 11th.
Bring your scarecrow and completed registration form to the pumpkin patch from 1-5 pm on Friday, October 10th or before 10am on Saturday, October 11th.
Prizes
Cash prizes and gift certificates will be awarded to the top entries in each category.
Cash prizes and gift certificates will be awarded to the top entries in each category.
Download Scarecrow Registration Form HERE!
All of the Pumpkin Patch festivities will continue throughout the weekend including the tractor hayrides, straw maze, pony rides, and food.
$10 parking fee weekends only in October. Admission is free.
$10 parking fee weekends only in October. Admission is free.