The Annual Lompoc Valley Scarecrow Contest is returning this year, the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau has announced.
Local businesses, including those in Mission Hills and Vandenberg Village, are invited to participate in the community event by decorating their storefronts with a creative scarecrow.
Whether handmade or store-bought, scarecrows can range from spooky to funny, traditional to unique; there are no limits to the imagination.
Judging for this year’s contest will take place Oct. 24-31. Participants will compete in three categories:
Most Original, Spookiest and Funniest. In addition, two major awards will be presented: the People’s Choice Award and the Judges’ Pick.
The public can vote for their favorite scarecrow online during the judging period, Oct. 24-31, by visiting https://linktr.ee/lompocvalleychamber.
Contest winners will receive a certificate and bragging rights until next year’s competition.
Businesses interested in participating should email membership@lompoc.com to register. Include the business name and a clear portrait photo of the scarecrow — landscape photos will not be accepted.
All photos must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 18. Participating businesses should ensure their scarecrow is fully displayed and ready for judging during the week of Oct. 24-31.