Scarecrows will take over the property as we celebrate the 28th annual Festival of Scarecrows, now called the Festi-Mill (a festival at the mill, get it?). This year’s event will be downsized due to space constraints but will include many of the favorite activities that kept this festival so popular for so long:
Scarecrow contest – everyone is invited to let their creative juices flow to create a scarecrow and bring it to the Mill yard for setup for the contest. The event participants will view all the scarecrows and vote for their favorites. Because it is at the mill, scarecrows can be set up on the farm equipment or anywhere on the property. No fee to enter the contest. WE NEED YOUR SCARECROW! (See below.)
Kids costume parade (11:30am) – kids gather at the mill, in costume or not, and we’ll make a parade up to Grandview and Olde Wadsworth to show Olde Town our kids spirit! Parents are encouraged to join the parade!
Kids crafts and activities – We’ll have some fun activities for the young ones to enjoy.
Scarecrow adoption – A limited number scarecrows are available for adoption. An adoption certificate will be issued. Scarecrows need a home too! Small fee for adoption.
Scarecrow stories – Let’s spend a little quiet time listening to some scarecrow stories.
Farm equipment quiz – Test your knowledge of the various types of farm equipment displayed at the mill.
Learn about our wheat field – We’ve just planted some winter wheat that we hope to harvest in next summer. Come see and learn about winter wheat and its connection to the Flour Mill.
Games – Try your hand at a few games we’ll have set up around the area.
Photo Ops – Our lovely memorial garden is the perfect place to take photos with your family against a fall backdrop.
Snacks! – All this activity making you hungry? We’ll have some snacks for purchase but for a full lunch, the Olde Town restaurants got you covered.
