Events

Scarecrows in the Garden

October 1 - 30

Scarecrows in the Garden, Atlanta’s favorite fall tradition, returns for another season of spooky, kooky fun. Every October the Garden is stuffed with more than 100 scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations.

In addition to the Scarecrows, enjoy a variety of fall crafts and games in the Children's Garden every weekend, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free with Garden admission.

OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS

Fest-of-Ale
Great Chefs of Atlanta Pumpkin Carving Contest
Goblins in the Garden
Arts & Ales

Download the Scarecrows Guidelines

Non-Professional Category Winner

The Non-Professional Category Scarecrow Winner is SPARKY the Dragon by Springdale Park Elementary School. SPARKY the Dragon is made from reclycled materials and can be found in the Children's Garden.

The Judges this year were Yu-Kai LIn and Mary Kate Burnsed from Kai Lin Art, Susan Krause, sculpture professor from SCAD and Corrina Mensoff, principal of Phoenix Metal Works.

Professional Category Winner

The Professional Category Scarecrow Winner is SHEryLL Crow by Terry Metzler of Decatur. SHEryLL Crow is made of sea shells and can be found next to the Hardin Visitor Center.