5 Essential Scarecrow Weekend Stops to Celebrate 40 Years
- STC Business Alliance
- Sep 25
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 30
The wait is almost over! The 40th Anniversary of Scarecrow Weekend, presented by St. Charles Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram, is taking place on Friday, October 10th through Sunday, October 12th in downtown St. Charles. While there is a ton to see and do over this three-day community fall event, we've selected five elements that you simply can't miss out on during the event.
1: Characters on the 1st Street Plaza
Photo 2 Courtesy of Goldfish Swim School
You'll have the chance to meet some of your favorite characters on the 1st Street Plaza! On Friday from 1pm to 3pm, come by to meet and snap a photo with everyone's favorite dog - Bluey! On Saturday from 10am-1pm and Sunday from 11am-2pm, head back to say hello to Bubbles, the friendly Goldfish Swim School's mascot, who can't wait to see you! And if you love mascots don't miss the fun over at Lincoln Park, where the St. Charles School District D303 Family Fun Booth will have their very own district mascots, too!
2: Oscar Mayer Wienermobile® and the Pillsbury Dough Boy
Photo 1 Courtesy of Brigette Burgman Photography
We're just going to be frank with you - if you are a lover of all things hot dogs, then you won't want to miss the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile® appearance in the Riverside Activity Zone on Saturday from 10am to 4pm. They'll have their famous vehicle that you'll get the opportunity to see up close! Joining them will be the Pillsbury Dough Boy who will be handing out delicious Mummy Dogs - the perfect Scarecrow Weekend treat.
Order Your 40th Anniversary Scarecrow Weekend T-Shirts Today!
Before we dive back into some can't miss elements at this year's Scarecrow Weekend, we want to make sure that your order you exclusive 40th Anniversary of Scarecrow Weekend t-shirt! The deadline to order your shirt is October 15th, and can be picked up at the St. Charles Municipal Building from October 22nd - October 24th. Click below for more details and to secure your shirt today!
What's Your Favorite Scarecrow Weekend Contest Category?
Individuals
Clubs/Not for Profits/Schools
Businesses
Mega/Mechanical
3: Fall Photo Opportunities
Photos Courtesy of Brigette Burgman Photography
Don't forget to capture a photo at Scarecrow Weekend to remember your great time with your family and friends! We've got plenty of festive spots that will make for the perfect fall backdrop. On Riverside Avenue, pose with the vibrant butterfly. On the 1st Street Plaza, gather your group together in front of the giant "Fall in Love" display. And this year, in honor of the 40th anniversary, we've added a special "40" photo opportunity to showcase the occasion. Looking for some extra fun? Visit the fun photo opportunities along the Municipal Building - ideal for some family laughs!
4: Scarecrow Contest
Photos Courtesy of Brigette Burgman Photography
No visit to Scarecrow Weekend is complete without experiencing the main attraction - the Scarecrow Contest! This beloved tradition will feature more than 110 handcrafted scarecrows, all with a unique theme. You'll find them displayed all throughout downtown St. Charles, in four different categories: Individual, Clubs/Not-for-Profits/Schools, Business, and Mega/Mechanical. As a stroll through town, pick your favorites in each category and cast your vote! Once your ballot is filled out, simply drop it into one of the voting boxes to share your favorites.
5: Family Fun Booths
Photos Courtesy of Brigette Burgman Photography
This year's Scarecrow Weekend is going to be jam-packed with family-friendly activities at various businesses' Family Fun Booths! In the Riverside Activity Zone, you can enjoy exciting elements like making a free bobblehead, psychic readings, and giveaways!
Up at the Lincoln Park Family Zone, you can take part in more activities such as pumpkin bowling, face painting, and science experiments with American Science and Surplus!
And on the 1st Street Plaza, the fun doesn't end, as there will be trunk or treating, and mascot meet and greets that you do not want to miss!
There's no better time to take a trip to St. Charles than during Scarecrow Weekend! This year, many restaurants, hotels, and other local businesses are offering special deals, promotions, and events during the weekend to help make your time in St. Charles a memorable one. Click above to start planning today!
