Alpharetta’s Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services department will host the 17th Annual Scarecrow Harvest Oct. 3 through Nov. 1.

The city anticipates a record-breaking 150 or more scarecrows throughout the downtown area. Local schools and classrooms, non-profits, neighborhoods, families and local businesses all join in on the fun.

Applications to participate are due Sept. 9: www.tinyurl.com/AlpharettaScarecrowApp.

Once the fun begins, anyone can vote for their favorite scarecrow to receive the People’s Choice Award. Simply post a selfie with your favorite scarecrow and either tag it on Instagram with #alpharettascarecrowselfie or comment on the city’s contest post on Facebook. Contest runs Oct. 5-19.

Complete Contest Rules: https://bit.ly/3kUG56a. Questions: Claire Thurber at cthurber@alpharetta.ga.us.

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