2023 Scarecrow Trail winners announced...

Congratulations to the winning and highly commended entries for the 2023 Scarecrow Trail!

Scarecrow Trail organiser Amy Kingston says it was difficult for our judges to decide this year's winners, "This is our seventh Scarecrow Trail and we're still amazed by what people create. We have some serious talent out there."

"A big well done to our winners, and to everyone who took part this year. You all have something to crow about!"

Congratulations to the best scarecrows in their field:

Pre School

• Winner: Whaea Tilly, no. 34 (Stratford Parents Centre)
• Highly Commended: Hungry caterpillar, no. 13
• Highly Commended: fly fly witchy, no. 31 (Wonder Kids)

Primary

• Winner: Old Maid, no.3
• Highly Commended: Tutu, no. 43
• Highly Commended: Wonderland, no. 7

Open

• Winner: Cub, no. 54
• Highly Commended: Stone the Crows, No. 61
• Highly Commended: BOOey, no. 57

Business

• Winner: Sally Scarecrow, no. 25 (Salvation Army)
• Highly Commended: Worzel Gummige, no. 20 (TET Kings Emporium Bookshop)
• Highly Commended: Dee Cade, no. 24 (Stratford Community House)

Best use of recycled materials

• Winner: Bluey The Polluted Whale, no. 48
• Highly Commended: Tāne Mahuta Warrior (Up da wahz), no. 47

Keep an eye on our Facebook page. We'll be announcing the winner of the People's Choice Award and posting pics of all the winning scarecrows!