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Scarecrow Stroll and Selfie Contest in Hackettstown 2023

Here’s another fun fall activity in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

  • As of September 24, 2023, these are the details that have been released about this year’s scarecrows.

11th Annual Scarecrow Contest

Get in the spirit with the Annual Scarecrow Contest – this year’s theme is Movie Characters!

When is this event?

October 6, 2023 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

When are the scarecrows on display?

Scarecrows will be on display from October 6, 2023 – November 10, 2023.

Where are the Hackettstown scarecrows on display?

The scarecrows are on displayed outside participating stores in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

Main Street in Hackettstown

Main Street
Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840 United States

Is the event indoors or outdoors?

Outdoor

Is registration required?

No

Is there an admission fee to see the Scarecrow Display?

There is no admission fee.

Free

This event is being organized and hosted by

Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID)

(908) 850-5004

View Organizer Website

Please contact them with any questions regarding this event. Jersey Family Fun is not directly involved with this event.

How can I participate in this event? How can I submit a scarecrow?

As this is not our event we recommend contacting the event organizer listed above for information on participating in this NJ scarecrow trail.

To learn more about this event visit the website below

https://hackettstownbid.com/2023/09/11th-annual-scarecrow-contest/

Find more scarecrows in New Jersey

Want to see more unique scarecrows? Click on our guide to New Jersey scarecrow trails to find one near you.

New Jersey Scarecrow Trails

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