The sign for Fairfield County's Trail of Scarecrows.

The Fairfield County Trail of Scarecrows

No matter what you love most about autumn, you’re sure to fall for this event – the Trail of Scarecrows! Named the “Scarecrow Capital of Ohio,” Fairfield County holds a scarecrow contest in each community across the county every fall. Visit them all and vote for your favorite!

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farmer themed scarecrows on the Fairfield County Trail of Scarecrows

Scarecrow Making Workshops

Get creative this autumn at one of our Scarecrow-Making Workshops—a fun, hands-on way to celebrate the season and get ready for the Trail of Scarecrows kickoff on October 1. Learn how to design and assemble your own unique scarecrow, then take it home or add it to the county-wide display for everyone to enjoy!

Scarecrow Workshop #1 – Sept. 4th Scarecrow Workshop #2 – Sept. 14th
Two scarecrows sitting in a porch swing
A Harry Potter scarecrow
A Singing in the Rain Scarecrow
A scarecrow from The Trail of Scarecrows.
A Barbie-themed scarecrow.
What you should Know About the Trail of Scarecrows
Annie scarecrow
Hocus Pocus scarecrow
A scarecrow designed to look like Charlie Brown by a pumpkin.
A Ghostbusters scarecrow
Scarecrows designed to look like Lightning McQueen and Mater from the movie

The Autumn Experience in Fairfield County

The Trail of Scarecrows is part of The Autumn Experience in Fairfield County. Enjoy seasonal activities, fall foliage, and farm-fresh produce by checking out The Autumn Experience below!

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