SVY Scarecrow Fest 2026 Oct. 1st-31st
October 1 - October 31
It’s officially that time of year again – time for Scarecrow Fest 2026! 
We are very excited to officially launch this year’s event today!
We are very excited to officially launch this year’s event today!Scarecrow Fest 2026 will be Valley-wide, and we can’t wait to see all the creative, spooky, and funny scarecrows throughout the Santa Ynez Valley.
The entry fee is $25, which includes your participation in the event and the Harvest Cup! The scarecrow maps will be available beginning October 1st, giving everyone a chance to explore the Valley, check out and vote for this year’s entries.
The Harvest Cup & Awards Mixer will be held on November 12th at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott in Buellton from 5-7PM, where we’ll celebrate this year’s winners and all of the amazing scarecrow creations.
Below is the website with more information and a link to register and submit pictures of your scarecrow:
We look forward to seeing all of your spooky, funny, and creative scarecrows!