Want to get outside, take a stroll in the autumn sunshine, and create some great photo opps? Head to a scarecrow display!
These fun scarecrow collections pop up all around town every October, in parks and suburban town squares. Some are just for fun. Others are serious competitions to see who can come up with the most creative — or outrageous — scarecrow.
Don’t forget your camera. You’ll get some great selfies or shots of the kids.
Most of these displays are FREE and open to the public — with the exception of those few that take place inside venues that sell tickets.
Here’s our list so far for 2021. We hope it will grow.
If you know of a scarecrow display that doesn’t appear here, we’ll add it — just email editor@atlantaonthecheap.com
And if you’re inspired to decorate your own front yard with a wonderful scarecrow collection, check out Home Depot’s instructions on how to make a scarecrow.
Check out our Complete Guide to Atlanta Fall Festivals & Fairs -- which covers the entire metro area and includes all the fairs and festivals from September thru November.
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The best fall scarecrow displays around metro Atlanta
Scarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Oct. 1 to 30 (closed Mondays)
You’ll need to purchase a timed ticket to enter the garden, but the scarecrow display is free with paid admission. There are dozens of creative figures crafted by businesses, garden clubs, schools, and organizations.
Details here
Scarecrows on the Square
Marietta Square
Oct. 1 to 31
This annual competition takes place each year in Glover Park, as part of the Marietta HarvestFest. Prizes are awarded in several categories.
Details here
Scarecrow Harvest Festival
Downtown Alpharetta
Oct. 5 to Nov. 1
An annual display that coincides with the city’s fall street festival (which is canceled in 2021). There are said to be over 15o scarecrows this year, and you’re encouraged to take selfies, post on social media, and vote for your favorite.
Details here
Scarecrows on Main
Downtown Kennesaw
Oct. 1 to 31
2022 is the third year for this scarecrow competition in downtown Kennesaw. Visit in person, and then vote for your favorites on the city’s Facebook page. Three prizes will be given.
Details here
Scarecrows Return to the Square
Downtown McDonough
Oct. 3 to 31
Visit the quaint town of McDonough, south of Atlanta, for this annual scarecrow display, now in its tenth year!
Details here
Scarecrow Parade
Oct. 4 to Nov. 4
Downtown Acworth
Take a stroll around downtown Acworth, where local businesses will be displaying their decorated scarecrows.
View the Facebook post
Scarecrow Invasion
Oct. 1 to 31
Downtown Woodstock
Head down Main Street to see 175 scarecrows, dressed and decorated by local families and businesses.
If you’re so inclined, you can pop into the Woodstock Visitor Center to cast a vote for your favorite.
Details here OR view a map of the scarecrow locations here
Conyers Scarecrow showcase
Oct. 1 to 15
Olde Town Conyers
The display runs through the annual Olde Town Fall Festival on October 15th.
Details here
More fall fun around metro Atlanta:
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Friday, September 29, 2023
Downtown Kennesaw
Downtown Woodstock
Downtown McDonough
