Scarecrow contest starts soon

Crows might be afraid to fly through the Coulee - with a scarecrow contest coming to decorate local towns.

The 2021 Scarecrow Trail is being held by the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce and will place scarecrows made by locals at local businesses for people to see and choose their favorite.

Those wanting to build a scarecrow have just until Oct. 11 to register with the chamber, and the scarecrows will be displayed from Oct. 16 until Nov. 7 at businesses in Electric City, Grand Coulee, and Coulee Dam.

Those wanting to register to build a scarecrow, or display a scarecrow, can call Rachelle Haven, director for the chamber, at 509-633-3074 or email her at rachelle@grandcouleedam.org. 

"We encourage our amazing businesses, clubs, organizations, schools, churches, youth groups, etc. to participate," a notice sent Tuesday from the chamber says. 

Awards will be given for first, second and third place.

More information, such as guidelines for building and installing the scarecrows, can be found at https://grandcouleedam.org/event/scarecrow-trail/

"We greatly appreciate your participation in this fun and unique event!" the website reads. "We are always fascinated by the design skills and creativity our business owners and others put into their scarecrows!! We can't wait to see what this year brings!! Have fun!!"

Once the scarecrows are up, the chamber will have maps available for people to know where to find the scarecrows.