Spooky or Silly, Frightful or Fun . . . When the fall winds blow, it’s time to make your scarecrow!
Prophetstown State Park invites you to create your one-of-a-kind scarecrow for the 17th Annual Trail of Scarecrows, Oct. 1—Nov. 1. Support your local community, highlight an organization, promote special events and more to thousands of visitors this fall. Individuals and families can join in the fun too!
Scarecrows will be featured along the park's paved accessible trail for easy hiking, biking, and strolling. Promote recycling and upcycling by repurposing used items and materials to create fun (and funky!) art for this special event. It’s free to participate and there are no registration fees.
The public will have the chance to vote for their favorite scarecrows by making donations to the Interpretive Services fund for Education, Arts, Culture and History Programs at Prophetstown State Park. By donating $1, park guests can cast one vote for their favorite scarecrow. Prizes are awarded for the most votes so spread the word to vote for your scarecrow!
2nd Place winner in 2025, Jim and Julie Barton, Santa’s to do list
If you are unable to sponsor a scarecrow, please consider donating merchandise or gift certificates for contest prizes or gifting a monetary contribution for Interpretive Services programs.
Check out last year’s Trail of Scarecrows picture album on Facebook for fun and creative ideas.
To enter your scarecrow, register online by Sept. 19.
For more information, call the park office 765-567-4919 or email Jenna Parks jparks@dnr.IN.gov.
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Thank you for supporting Prophetstown State Park