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Winners From St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend Announced
The 40th annual Scarecrow Weekend was held Friday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 12, in downtown St. Charles.

ST. CHARLES, IL — The winners from last weekend's Scarecrow Festival have been announced.
The 40th annual Scarecrow Weekend was held Friday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 12, in downtown St. Charles. The 2025 Scarecrow Contest winners are as follows:
Individual Category
- 1st Place: Pistilli Family
- 2nd Place: Pretty Little Planter
- 3rd Place: Lily Contreras
Business Category
- 1st Place: 212° Construction
- 2nd Place: Teqworks
- 3rd Place: Whimsy Farm Candy Store
Club/Not-for-Profit/School Category
- 1st Place: St. Patrick Preschool
- 2nd Place: Ray Graham Association
- 3rd Place: Benjamin Middle School
Mega/Mechanical Category
- 1st Place: American Science and Surplus
- 2nd Place: Casco Industries Inc.
- 3rd Place: Skyline Tree Service
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