Celebrate Fall with Family at Bayfield's Build or Bring-Your-Own Scarecrow Workshop

Celebrate fall with family at Bayfield's Build or Bring-Your-Own Scarecrow Workshop

Enjoy the onset of crisp fall weather and a rich autumn harvest with family and friends during Bayfield's seventh annual Build or Bring-Your-Own Scarecrow Workshop on Saturday, September 17th from 10:00am to Noon, in the parking lot of Greunke's Restaurant.

The Bayfield Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau will supply all the materials needed to build a special scarecrow including; straw, scarecrow frames, basic instruction, clothing and decorative supplies, but participants are welcome to bring their own unique outfits and accessories. Scarecrows made prior to the event may also be entered in the competition.

While you work, enjoy free doughnuts, apples, coffee, Sgt. Pepperoni's pizza and complimentary hayrides through scenic downtown Bayfield, with Northwoods Sleigh and Carriage from 11:00am to 1:00pm. If you choose, enter your creation in one of three categories - Family, Individual, and Business/Organization and you may win a Bayfield Chamber Gift Certificate. Prizes are as follows: 1st places receive a $50.00 certificate, 2nd places receive a $35.00 certificate, and 3rd places receive a $20.00 certificate. Winning scarecrows may be asked to remain on display in Bayfield.

Round out the morning with lunch at one of Bayfield's gourmet eateries, do some shopping at local galleries, or head out to an orchard for apple picking and sampling, apple cider and wine sampling and a variety of demonstrations. Download a recent orchard update on bayfield.org to see which varieties of apples are ready. Don't miss this great hands-on event on the shore of Lake Superior.

For more information about Bayfield's Scarecrow Workshop and Fall Harvest Celebration and Getaway Contest, please visit bayfield.org or call (800) 447-4094.