Special by Myra Salinas, Seguin Main Street and Destination Management tourism coordinator
(Seguin) — It may still be summer with temps over 100, but we here at Seguin Main Street are dreaming of fall with its cooler weather, seasonal flavors, and family friendly festivals. We are in full swing getting prepared for all those fall festivals that are held in downtown Seguin.
One of those fun fall activities is the Downtown Scarecrow & Skeleton Display Contest. The competition began in 2000 as a partnership between Seguin Main Street and the Guadalupe County Fair Association to tie downtown to the annual fair. Window displays go up the week of the fair parade which goes through downtown Seguin and the displays remain up until Pecan Fest at the end of the month.
“We always love seeing the creativity that comes out with the Scarecrow and Skeleton Contest,” said Blaire Friar, director of main street and destination management. “The displays add a fun element to our historic district for the fall season.”
Any local business or organization is welcome to decorate a scarecrow or skeleton. If your business or organization is outside of downtown, the Seguin Main Street Program will assist in finding a location for your scarecrow or skeleton downtown.
It is a friendly competition, and all entries will be judged by our celebrity judges on Thursday,
October 2, so all entries need to be up by October 1. Entries will be judged on their creativity and uniqueness. Businesses are encouraged to make their display reflect their business, the fall season or be fair themed. Entries should remain in place until October 31.
To participate in the contest, you must complete a free entry form that can be found at the Main Street Program office at 200 South Austin Street or online at www.seguintexas.gov. All applications must be received by September 26.