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Scarecrow Building Contest

Halloween Party
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PLAYERS
Individuals or teams
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Give each individual or team a frame, a supply of straw, and a set of old clothes.

2

Builders stuff the clothes with straw and attach them securely to the frame to form the scarecrow's body.

3

Builders add a head, face features, and any accessories to give the scarecrow personality.

4

The finished scarecrow must be able to stand upright on its own without additional outside support.

5

Judges rate each scarecrow on creativity, craftsmanship, and how well it stands, and the highest-rated entry wins.