Scarecrow Season Returns To Peddler’s Village In September

LAHASKA, PA — The first signs of fall are right around the corner, with scarecrows set to take over Peddler’s Village early next month. The Scarecrows in the Village event, one of the earliest signals of autumn in the area, will return for its 42nd year starting Sept. 6.

The annual display will showcase more than 100 larger-than-life scarecrows created by area residents and organizations through Oct. 30 at the Lahaska shopping village. This year’s categories include: Traditional, Quite the Character, Thrills with Chills, Myth & Lore, Upcycled Crow, Pink Out! and Kids Only! scarecrows.

Peddler’s Village guests will have from Sept. 6 through Oct. 11 to vote for their favorites, giving them five weeks to choose winners from each category. Ballots are available in all shops and restaurants, the Hospitality Center at Cock ‘n Bull, and Giggleberry Fair, as well as through the Peddler’s Village mobile app.

The top four scarecrows in each category will receive a prize, with two scarecrows to be awarded honorable mentions. First-place winners in each category will receive a $500 cash prize, according to a news release.

The Kids Only! category will award prizes to the top three scarecrows, with the first-place winner receiving activity passes, a pizza and free refills.

The Scarecrows in the Village grand-prize winner is set to receive $350 and dinner for four at Cock ‘n Bull. Winners will be announced Oct. 15.

Organizers will be on the lookout for new scarecrows over the next two weeks, encouraging locals to register theirs for display by Sept. 1. Scarecrows must be dropped off at Peddler’s Village between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sept. 5.

The 42nd annual Scarecrows in the Village display will also feature several festive weekend events, with live entertainment and children’s activities on Sept. 11-12, Sept. 18 and Sept. 25.

Guests can also learn how to make their own scarecrow, with multiple workshops on each of those days. Peddler’s Village will supply step-by-step instructions and all necessary materials for $35 per scarecrow. Up to six people can work on each scarecrow during the workshops, according to the release. Registration can be completed online or by calling 215-794-4000.

Fall-themed food and drinks will be on the menu at the Water Wheel Food Tent and restaurants throughout Peddler’s Village, according to organizers.

Admission and parking is free for Scarecrows in the Village.