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Dates announced for 2027 Urchfont scarecrow trail
October 11, 2026
WE'RE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE DATES FOR THE 28TH ANNUAL URCHFONT SCARECROW FESTIVAL.
The event will be held on Saturday 1st, Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd of May 2027.
The trail opens at 9:30 am daily and closes at 6 pm (5 pm on Monday).
Programmes detailing the trail will be available at the pond - there is no need to book.
Note that sunny days and the bank holiday Monday can be very busy so please arrange plenty of time to arrive and do the trail.
Thank you to everyone who visited, took part, and volunteered at the 2026 Urchfont Scarecrow Trail. The entry boxes are now closed. The answers to this year's MUSICIANS themed festival are below. If you would like to download the answers to view as a PDF, please click on the images below.
The prize draw was held at Urchfont Primary on Friday 9th May, where four pupils randomly chose the winners for each category during their school assembly.
Date announced for the 2026 Urchfont Scarecrow Festival
Urchfont Scarecrow Festival 2025 trail answers
Urchfont Scarecrow Festival Charity initially committed to supporting Opendoors in 2024 with a donation of £2,000. We are thrilled to extend this partnership into 2025.
There will be a USFC public meeting for Urchfont Parish residents on Tuesday 28 January 2025.
Do you have an Urchfont Parish community project that would benefit from Scarecrow Festival funding?
We are now inviting Urchfont residents to apply to become a scarecrow maker for the 2025 festival.
The Festival community newsletter will help keep Urchfont Parish residents informed about Festival business throughout the year.
Urchfont Scarecrow Festival Charity committee presented Devizes Opendoors with a £2,000 donation.