The Historical Society of Forest Park and the Forest Park Arts Alliance are once again teaming up this fall on their annual Invasion of the Scarecrows fundraiser. And the scarecrows are not just back—they're gaining in numbers! This year, we’ll have another 100 scarecrows available, and up to 300 scarecrows will “invade” Forest Park in October.

It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3:

Order your kit(s). Get one or a bunch, and create a whole scene. Order early before we’re sold out!
Pick up your kit(s) at the Park District’s Fall Fest on September 12th. Additional purchase and pick up times September the 19th and 26th 10:00 am -2:00 pm at 7410 Madison
Decorate your scarecrow(s) and display them in front of your home or business throughout the month of October.

Your scarecrow(s) from previous years can be on the map again for only $10. Just re-use last year’s sign.

Kits include:

✔ Instructions on how to finish

✔ Wooden frame

✔ Head and plastic bag ready for stuffing; cable tie

✔ Sign (one per address)

Scarecrow Options:

Reuse Past Scarecrow – Yard Sign/Be on Map – $10
Fabric Head Only - $10
Artist-Painted Fabric Head Only - $15
Blank Face Scarecrow Kit – $35 (70 for sale)
Blank Face Scarecrow Kit “Child” – $25 (20 for sale)
Artist Face Painted Scarecrow Kit – $45 (10 for sale)
Completed Scarecrow for businesses - Ready to Hang, you supply clothes - $125
Completed Scarecrow for businesses- Ready to Hang, we supply clothes - $225

We’ll publish a list of all scarecrow locations before October 1 and open up community voting throughout the month. Prizes will be awarded in four categories:Most Historic, Most Artistic, People’s Choice, Forest Park Pride, and Most Involved Block.

Once you buy your scarecrow register it here https://tinyurl.com/Scarecrow-registration

Invasion of the Scarecrows

They are back!