JONESBORO — The City of Jonesboro is sponsoring its Eighth Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest.
The contest is open to businesses, families, clubs, and organizations doing business throughout Clayton County.
Scarecrows can be placed outside in front of a business or displayed in a business window but must be visible from the sidewalk.
Clubs or organizations wishing to sponsor a Scarecrow display will be provided a downtown location.
There is no particular theme this year.
“Be creative,” a statement from the city of Jonesboro. “Use your imagination. Depict a favorite fairy tale, animal, fantasy figure, movie or television character or historic person. Your entry can be traditional, humorous or contemporary. Remember that this is a community celebration. The goal is to generate goodwill and a festive atmosphere.”
No political, religious, off-color or profane displays will be allowed.
Here is a glance at some of the construction guidelines and tips:
— Scarecrows will be placed in the plant beds lining Main Street. The builder of the scarecrow must provide a method in which the scarecrow will stand. The city will provide hay bales around the base of the scarecrow for added appeal.
— Maximum height is eight feet and maximum width is four feet. The entire structure is considered to be the dimension of the entry, not just the scarecrow. Scarecrows must not obstruct view or impede pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
— Construct your scarecrow for durability. It needs to withstand wind and rain. Some suggestions of lasting materials are chicken wire, straw, corn husks and stalks and rubber foam.
— Spray Scotch guard on the inside and outside of fabrics to prevent mildew.
— Stuffing can be made from plastic bags or bubble wrap. Newspaper and water-soluble peanuts are not advised. Use weather-resistant materials including nylon and polyester…
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