Vernon Chamber hosts scarecrow contest

The Vernon Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual scarecrow contest. Here’s what you need to know:

Rules:

● Must use a real pumpkin for the head. Keep it family friendly

● Must be a Vernon resident or Vernon business.

● Submit your scarecrow to info@vernonchamber.com by ‪6 p.m. on Oct. 22 with: scarecrow title, your name, address of scarecrow, category (resident or business). Also, follow, like, and share the contest page.

There will be cash prizes. Businesses win “bragging rights.”

‪On Sunday, Oct. 27, the panel of judges will travel around and select first-, second-, and third-place winners plus honorable mention awards. All winners will be announced on Facebook on Oct. 31 at 6 a.m.

Online voting for “People’s Choice Favorite Scarecrow” and “People’s Choice Favorite Business” occurs ‪from Oct. 28, at 9 a.m. and closes out ‪on Oct. 29 at midnight. Only one vote per Facebook account/user will be allowed. Anyone can create a scarecrow simply for fun. You do not have to enter the contest.

For more information email info@vernonchamber.com or visit the chamber’s Facebook page.