URCHFONT SCARECROW FESTIVAL
SAT 4 MAY – MON 6 MAY 2024
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON
The 2024 Urchfont Scarecrow Festival will take place on the 4th to the 6th of May.
Wiltshire's first, biggest and best scarecrow festival is in its 25th year.
Experience the spectacle of over 55 themed scarecrows, lovingly crafted and displayed by the local residents. Grab a programme at the village pond and embark on the scarecrow trail as you crack the clues and match them to the scarecrows.
Kids can join in the fun with a special quiz featuring picture clues at each stop. Prizes await the sharpest sleuths, and there's even a lucky programme draw. Don't miss the chance to cast your vote for the Best Scarecrow.
URCHFONT SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2024
Key information for the 2024 festival
OPENING HOURS
Saturday 4 May
9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 5 May
9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Monday 6 May
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
TRAIL TICKETS
Purchase at the event
Programme
with Trail Map
£4 each or 2 for £7
Children's Quiz
£2 each or 2 for £3
FREE PARKING
Donations welcomed
Pop SN10 4RA into your SatNav and Follow signs in the village to the car parks.
No on-street parking.
Blue Badge parking at the village hall.
FOOD & DRINK
Festival Tents
Barbecue tent with meat and veggie options.
Tea tent with cakes.
Bar tent
Ice cream tent.
+ Shop, Pub and Hog Roast.
A great day out for all the family
The Urchfont Scarecrow Festival has been running since the 1990s and attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Here are some of the reasons why:
THERE'S LOTS TO DO AND SEE
Embark on the scarecrow trail through the charming Urchfont village as you unravel clues. Little ones can join in the fun with a Children's Quiz featuring picture clues to decode at each scarecrow spot.
A FUN, LIVELY ATMOSPHERE
Enjoy mouthwatering, locally crafted burgers and sausages, indulge in delectable homemade cakes and a refreshing cup of tea, or satisfy your thirst with locally brewed real ales and ciders at the village pond.
IT'S COMMUNITY RUN
The Festival committee and the Urchfont Parish community work together to create scarecrows, bake cakes, oversee parking, cook on the barbecue, serve drinks, and more.
IT SUPPORTS LOCAL CAUSES.
All profits generated are dedicated to supporting good causes in the Parish of Urchfont, and a substantial annual contribution is also made to Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
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