Scarecrows on the Main returns to Kennesaw

Box-shaped scarecrow wearing a hat with the Kennesaw logoPhoto courtesy of the City of Kennesaw

Scarecrows on the Main will return to Kennesaw for its second year.

Details are in the press release reprinted below:

Kennesaw, GA (August 16, 2021) — The City of Kennesaw invites area residents, families, neighborhoods, non-profit, civic and faith-based organizations, local businesses, schools, local sports teams, athletic clubs, etc. to design and create a scarecrow to display on Main Street for the second annual “Scarecrows on Main” display. Participation in this event is free!

The application & information packets can be found on the City’s website at https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/download/scarecrows-on-main-2021/. The deadline for applications is September 16, 2021. Applications may be returned to Rebecca Graham, Communication & Engagement Manager, at rgraham@kennesaw-ga.gov or by mail, 2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave., Kennesaw, GA 30144.

The City of Kennesaw will upload images of each scarecrow to their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CityofKennesaw, where the community will be invited to cast their vote for their favorite scarecrows. The top three scarecrows will be awarded a “People’s Choice” award, and the scarecrow with the most votes will receive bragging rights, as well as a $100 prize. Second place will receive a $50 prize, and third place will receive a $25 prize.