FAQs

We have lots of opportunities for performers! Check out the Entertainment page, Scarecrow Idol singing contest, Highland Games and Battle of the Bands. Your act doesn’t fit in those areas? Contact us directly, let’s talk!

PLEASE NOTE that we usually work with local groups.

We prefer to listen to music/samples via a website or link vs. hard copy mailings of cd samples etc. While we have a select number of slots available, the Festival utilizes a rotating schedule for performers and we also directly contact artists that we have heard and think may be a good fit for the festival.

***Please note that we receive many online requests regarding performing at the festival therefore we cannot respond to each and every inquiry, especially those with incomplete or non-working music samples. If you are selected to perform, we will reach out to you for your availability in August/early September.

Every now and then we receive an inquiry about the potential of hosting a Queen/Princess pageant during the Festival. At this time we do not have any plans to host a pageant during the Scarecrow Fest, but we do have a pageant-style dog costume contest that you can enter or buy a calendar from!

Call Soundque now to setup an audition time 734-675-7325 Deadline: Sept 20th, 2014

No. The contest is FREE to join

We prefer entrants to be from the surrounding 21 Downriver communities since this is a community event. You are welcome to enter no matter where you live, as long as you can get to the finals on Oct 3rd 2014 by 6pm
Keep in mind that the audience votes for the winners so if your friends and family live nearby, they can cheer you on!

Age groups:
Kids 7-12
Teens: 13-17
Adults: 18+

No – you need to have your lyrics memorized

• Show  up on time Oct 3rd, 2014
• Have your lyrics memorized and your CD tested. You can bring an iDevice but we prefer a disc to play your tracks.
• Dress for the weather – this is outdoors in October
• Behave professionally on and offstage
• Cheer on your fellow contestants – this is a fundraiser for charity and we do this for fun.
• HAVE FUN

Sure we will! Whether it was last year or 10 years ago, we will try our best to get you the information you need. If you could please email us using the contact form and tell us as much as you can remember about the artist, we will be sure to work on your request. (A Tip For You: Anything and everything helps us in narrowing down the potential artists: Maybe you remember what state they were from, what types of product they had, a rough idea of the location of their booth, the more details and specifics – the better! We love playing detective!)

We do not accept food trucks or full service food vendors at this event, instead we focus on the high quality local restaurants located right on the Festival streets, some of whom setup booths onsite. Sometimes we accept coffee, cider, kettle corn or other snack vendors. Feel free to email us about your snack item.

The Carnival brings traditional fair food items.

Our sponsors are a very important part of our event, and we prefer to talk to them directly. Please call us at 734-258-7996 and one of our volunteers will contact you with more information.

A single site is 10’x10’ or a double site is 10’x 20’. We can also custom fit your setup onsite. Call us at 734-258-7996

Fees are subject to change but at this time a single site is $55 and a double site is $90.  The site fee payment must be submitted with the application. No refunds are given at any time for any reason, so check your schedule and make sure you have reserved the 1st week in October for the Scarecrow Festival!

Do you sell commercial goods? Call us directly to get the commercial application. 734-258-7996

Of course! Call us at 734-258-7996. If you are with a local non-profit, contact us to find out how we can donate funds back to your organization or charity of your choice.

Yes the nearby municipal parking lot has handicapped parking, but it is on a first come – first serve basis. That lot is at the north end of the Festival. We also have handicapped porta-johns at St Joseph/West Jefferson, near the information booth and bandstage.

We welcome furry friends! Just ask the yearly Dog Costume contestants!

Animals must be leashed in order to enjoy the festival – please abide by our city ordinances.

The Scarecrow Festival takes place rain or shine but we prefer shine!

The Scarecrow Festival takes place outdoors in lovely downtown Trenton, near Elizabeth Park and half a block from the Detroit River waterfront.

Festival Hours:
Saturday, September 29th 2018 10:00 am – 10:30 pm
Sunday, September 30th 2018 11:00 am – 5:45 pm

Absolutely! There is something for everyone, whether it be entering or watching a contest, shopping, carnival rides, festival food, live music, everyone is sure to have a memorable time that will continue as a family tradition.

Our contests include Scarecrow Building, Dog Costume Contest, Punkin’ Chunkin, and more. Contestants range in age from 8-80!

The Scarecrow Festival is run by the Downtown Event Planners a non-profit 501 3(c) in Michigan. We are a dedicated group of resident and business volunteers who want to provide a family-oriented, fun event during the fall season. We annually donate proceeds (directly or indirectly) to many local charities and non-profit organizations. This event is not run by the City of Trenton, nor does it use taxpayer funds. We raise money to give it away to charities and non-profits in our community. We welcome businesses and residents of all kinds to join us.

A full 2 days of fun for the entire family! Our famous contests, Arts & Crafts, Carnival rides, free entertainment, dog costume contest, Highland Games/Strongman contest, kids games, scarecrow building with prizes, food and did we say fun?

2014 marks our 13th year of bringing this event to downtown Trenton.