Registration open for Lakes Park Fall Festival Scarecrows in the Park

The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation and Lee County Parks & Recreation invite businesses, non-profits, groups and organizations to sponsor a “Scarecrow in the Park.” Entries will be exhibited Oct. 11 through Oct. 31 in the Children’s Garden at Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, and will be a part of the Lakes Park Fall Festival.

 The theme of the 2024 competition is “The Great Outdoors.” Design your single standing scarecrow to depict the great outdoors for display to the 50,000 visitors that enjoy this family-friendly festival. Examples of scarecrows for this year’s theme include an animal, jogger, camper, tree, lumberjack or fisherman. The possibilities are endless. Your business, family or organization’s name will be on display showing your support of Lakes Park and the community of Lee County.

 Youth and school groups are needed for those businesses that sponsor but do not wish to design and build their own scarecrow. Youth groups receive $50 for supplies. Scarecrows will be on display in the Children’s Garden with awards presented to the VIP and People’s Choice winners.

 The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation has organized this event for the last 14 years as part of the Lakes Park Fall Festival. Activities include a pumpkin patch, hayrides, inflatables, and concessions presented by Wheel Fun Rental, as well as the Halloween Express train ride presented by the Southwest Florida Train Museum.

The deadline for registration is Sept. 29. For more information visit www.LakesPark.org or email scarecrows@lakespark.org.