Sunland’s “Scarecrow Row Contest”

Sunland Center has something to crow about! The Center was abuzz during the month of September, with staff and residents gearing up for the Center’s first-ever ‘Scarecrow Row’ Contest. The event was a huge hit, with a total of 20 unique entries in four categories: Funniest, Upcycled, Most Unusual, and Animated. A panel of impartial judges, all from the Marianna community, agreed the scarecrows were very creative and well-designed, which made judging quite difficult!

An award ceremony was held on September 28 recognizing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, as well as honorable mentions. Following the contest, staff and residents will also have an opportunity to choose their favorite scarecrow in the “People’s Choice Award” division, casting votes through October 13. The winning entry will be announced prior to the Center’s 39th Annual Fall Festival, which takes place on Saturday, October 28. As a new addition to the festival, the scarecrows will be displayed throughout the Center’s Environmental Park grounds, where the event is held. The festival is open to the public and family-friendly with free admission and parking. Please join us for a relaxing, fun-filled fall day!