Scarecrow Row Sign up - Alachua Chamber of Commerce

Scarecrow Row Sign up

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION

Scarecrows can be placed on Main Street and in the Alachua Town Centre. Members who wish to have a pole in the Alachua Town Centre Area will be included in the judging for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. 1st place will win the $500 grand prize. The guidelines below will apply to these poles. Please let us know if you want a pole in this area because poles in this area are limited.

October 1st - Applications and fees must be received. (Corporate and Small Business Sponsors applications must be received by October 1, 2025 to ensure names will be on the posters.)

October 14th - October 19th - Decorate assigned pole.

Poison Apple BASH - October 13th at 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

October 23rd-25th Judging for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place is scheduled for the morning.

October 28th - Winners will be announced at 7:30 p.m. in front of the Alachua Chamber Parking Lot.

November 4th - All Scarecrows must be removed by 5 p.m.


SCARECROW ROW GUIDELINES
Scarecrows should be decorated in keeping with the Theme, "Snow White".
Signage for your Scarecrow will be provided to you by the Alachua Chamber of Commerce and will include the information YOU provided on your application form. 
You may also add a sign to your scarecrow.
Scarecrow must be secured to the pole with strapping – NO TAPE.  
Scarecrows must not encroach on the walkways or streets.
Please use weather resistant materials that are not valuable.
Please visit your Scarecrow at least once a week to freshen and repair.
Please do not use unsafe materials and/or installation techniques.
If you want to have a Scarecrow Buddy and need suggestions, please contact us for a buddy list.

Questions: Email: kim@alachuachamber.com

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Sponsorship Option *

Corporate Sponsor ($300) – Name on poster for advertising the event and Business as well as scarecrow on video made for Blasting on Social Media

Small Business/Individual Sponsor ($100) – Name on posters advertising event

Pole Sponsor ($50)

Corporate Sponsor

Small Business Sponsor

Pole Sponsor

Name as you wish it to appear on the pole signage:

Organization

First Name

Last Name

Desired Pole location - First Choice

Desired Pole location - Second Choice

Desired Pole location - Third Choice

Description of Scarecrow

Are you a current Alachua Chamber of Commerce Member?

Yes

Will you be handing candy out from your pole on Trick or Treat on Main Street Oct 31st at 6:00PM?

Yes

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