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Your Guide To Scarecrow Festival 2024

St. Charles Scarecrow Festival will kick off on Friday afternoon and continue through the weekend. Here's what you need to know if you go.

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Each year, attendees cast their votes on their favorite scarecrows in various categories. Here's a look at the 2016 winners.
Each year, attendees cast their votes on their favorite scarecrows in various categories. Here's a look at the 2016 winners. (Downtown St. Charles Business Alliance)

ST. CHARLES, IL — The popular Scarecrow Festival will kick off Friday in St. Charles and continue through the weekend.

There will be more than 110 handmade scarecrows that will be showcased around town during the festival and those stopping out can vote on their favorites. There will also be a family zone with live entertainment and family fun as well as an activity zone with photo opportunities and family activities.

The family zone will also be selling $10 "scarecrows-to-go" for those who would like make their own scarecrow. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment throughout the 1st Street Plaza throughout the weekend, according to the festival website.

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The festival will run from 12 to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information on the event, head to the Scarecrow Festival website.

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