Welcome to the St. Charles Scarecrow Fest!
The 40th annual Scarecrow Weekend will be held October 10th-12th in downtown St. Charles, Illinois.
Join generations of visitors who flock to the annual St. Charles Scarecrow Fest every year! This award-winning festival brings heartwarming memories to both children and adults, and is a tradition for thousands of families across the Midwest.
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110+ handmade scarecrows will be showcased around town for visitors to view and vote on their favorites. There will be a Family Zone with live entertainment and family fun as well as an Activity Zone with festive photo ops, Scarecrow-to-Go and family activities. Attendees can also enjoy live entertainment throughout the 1st Street Plaza throughout the weekend, too!
Enjoy live entertainment, a huge arts and crafts show, carnival, and petting zoo – those are just a few highlights! You can even make your own scarecrow to take home. Plus, enjoy plenty of delicious food.
The possibilities are endless. Best of all….admission, parking, trolleys and parking shuttles are all FREE! Come on out and experience why Scarecrow Fest is a four time winner of the “Top 100 Events in North America.”
Scarecrow Festival
October 10-12, 2025
Friday 12pm-6pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
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