Scarecrow Building and Pumpkin Carving October 18, 2009

Fall is here, and Halloween is just around the corner. Get ready for the Mushroom Festival's Scarecrow Contest at this fun, family-oriented event. The Arboretum staff provides inspiration and know-how for creative pumpkin carving, and you can design your own unique scarecrow to enter in the Scarecrow contest or display on your lawn. Scarecrows made at the workshop can be entered in the Mushroom Festival contest for FREE! Bring decorations for Scarecrows, and knives and spoons for pumpkins. Pants, shirts, straw, and pumpkins provided. Fee: $5.per pumpkin or scarecrow. Call (541) 747-1504 to sign up. (Registration appreciated but not required).