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Cranford Gets Spooky In The Streets With 'Scarecrow Stroll' On Friday
More than 100 scarecrows created by residents, businesses, organizations, schools, and families will be on display.
CRANFORD, NJ — The 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll will take over the streets of Cranford beginning on Friday.
More than 100 scarecrows created by residents, businesses, organizations, schools, and families will be on display through Oct. 31. Along with providing a fall backdrop to the neighborhood, the scarecrows will be competing for prizes in two tiers, "Main Categories" and "Character Categories."
Main Categories (Public vote)
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- 12 and Under
- Adults and Families
- Schools and Organizations
- Cranford Businesses
- Best Overall
Character Categories (Voted on by a select group of judges)
- Best Reuse of Materials or Most Resourceful
- Most Cranford Spirit
- Fright Night
- Funny Bones
- Most Creative
- Best Craftmanship or Attention to Detail
- Best Celebrity Impression
- Best Pop Culture Icon
- Carecrow
- Kids' Creation
Main Category winners will receive Downtown Cranford gift cards ranging from $50 to $100. Character Category winners will receive a Downtown Cranford gift card worth $25.
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Voting will take place on the Downtown Cranford website from Oct. 11 to Oct. 31.
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