34th Annual Scarecrow Contest
Date & Time
Sat Oct 11 2025 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Bates Nut Farm | Valley Center, CA
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Event: 34th Annual Scarecrow ContestDate: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: Judging is at 11:00am & Results are at 1:00pm
Location: Bates Nut Farm
Address: 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA
Phone: 760-749-3333
Website: http://www.batesnutfarm.biz
Description:
Join in the fun by designing and building a scarecrow to exhibit in the Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch. Keep the lost art of scarecrow making alive! Your scarecrow will be on display in the Pumpkin Patch through October.
Individuals, groups and clubs are invited to enter; each entry will receive a free jack-o-lantern pumpkin and certificate of participation. All winning scarecrows become the property of Bates Nut Farm and will be added to our famous scarecrow collection.
Drop Off Times:
Bring your scarecrow and completed registration form to the pumpkin patch from 1-5 pm on Friday, October 10th or before 10am on Saturday, October 11th.
Prizes:
Cash prizes and gift certificates will be awarded to the top entries in each category.
Download Scarecrow Registration Form HERE >> https://batesnutfarm.biz/blogs/events/34th-annual-scarecrow-contest
All of the Pumpkin Patch festivities will continue throughout the weekend including the tractor hayrides, straw maze, pony rides, and food.
$10 parking fee weekends only in October. Admission is free.
Event Location
Bates Nut Farm, Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch, Valley Center, CA 92082, United StatesEvent Host
Bates Nut Farm
