CityCenter Danbury Invites Community to Join 2025 Scarecrow Decorating Contest

CityCenter Danbury is once again calling on downtown businesses, organizations, community groups, schools, and families to unleash their creativity for the Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest, returning this fall to transform Main Street into a colorful and whimsical autumn showcase.

Participants are invited to dress, stuff, and decorate a free 5-foot scarecrow frame provided by CityCenter Danbury. Scarecrows will line up our downtown district, bringing festive fall charm and spooky fun to the community.

“The Scarecrow Decorating Contest has become one of our most cherished traditions in downtown Danbury,” said Lazaro Chavez, Executive Director of CityCenter Danbury. “It’s an opportunity for businesses, families, schools, and organizations to come together, showcase their creativity, and help us make the heart of our city a welcoming and festive destination during the fall season.”

How It Works

• Register Online at [citycenterdanbury.com/scarecrow]citycenterdanbury.com/scarecrow
• Pick Up Frame: Available at CityCenter HQ, 268 Main Street, Danbury CT 06810
• Return Decorated Scarecrows by Friday, September 29

Entries should be fun, colorful, imaginative, whimsical, funny, cute, or historical. Participants are encouraged to use recycled materials such as clothing, hats, raffia, and straw. Scarecrows must be weather-ready to withstand sun, wind, and rain.

Businesses are welcome to incorporate their logos and branding, making this a fantastic opportunity for both community promotion and team-building!

Prizes

• First Prize: $500
• Five Runners-Up: $100 gift certificate to a downtown establishment
• Winners will be contacted directly by email

Contest Guidelines

• No real pumpkins, gourds, or electronic/mechanical parts permitted
• Scarecrows should not include gruesome, bloody, political, religious, or controversial themes
• All entries become the property of CityCenter Danbury and will not be returned
• CityCenter Danbury and the City of Danbury are not responsible for loss or damage to entries

About CityCenter Danbury

CityCenter Danbury is the heart of the downtown district, dedicated to creating a vibrant, welcoming, and culturally rich community. While our signature events bring residents and visitors together, our work goes beyond programming. We collaborate with property owners, local businesses, and the City to enhance the economic vitality, safety, and beauty of downtown. Through partnerships, beautification efforts, marketing, and advocacy, CityCenter Danbury is building a thriving, connected downtown where people can live, work, visit, and invest.

For more information or to register, please visit citycenterdanbury.com/scarecrow