Cambria Scarecrow Festival – October 1 - 31
Where Whimsey Runs Rampant
Cambria Scarecrow Festival – October 1 - 31
Where Whimsey Runs Rampant
Cambria Scarecrow Festival – October 1 - 31
Where Whimsey Runs Rampant
Cambria Scarecrow Festival – October 1 - 31
Where Whimsey Runs Rampant
Cambria Scarecrow Festival – October 1 - 31
Where Whimsey Runs Rampant
Cambria Scarecrow Festival – October 1 - 31
Where Whimsey Runs Rampant
Cambria Scarecrow Festival – October 1 - 31
Where Whimsey Runs Rampant
Cambria Scarecrow Festival – October 1 - 31
Where Whimsey Runs Rampant
Cambria Scarecrow Festival – October 1 - 31
Where Whimsey Runs Rampant
Cambria Scarecrow Festival – October 1 - 31
Where Whimsey Runs Rampant
The map below does not show all the scarecrows that will be out on display this October. This is a map of the scarecrows that the Cambria Scarecrow Festival has put out for display. Many of the businesses put scarecrows out as well.
See how many you can find. Then come back here and vote for your favorite display to enter to win a weekend stay in Cambria.
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With so much going on during the festival it’s great to have a plan.
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• Scarecrow workshops,
• Advertising,
• Materials, and
• Operational costs
• Storage costs
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In the news
An article in the San Luis Obispo News Tribune appeared on Sept. 6 with the following headline: “Scarecrows are coming to SLO County this fall despite COVID. Here’s what to expect” (more…)
Save The Date for a Salute to Scarecrows!
Numerous activities for the 2021 festival are in the works. One of the big events will be SALUTE TO SCARECROWS! A Starlit Celebration of Cambria, on Saturday, October 30, at the Cambria Pines Nursery. It will be a whimsical night of Music, Wine, Food, and Costumes (encouraged but not required). This special event begins at 6 pm…
Message from the President of the Cambria Scarecrow Festival
Paulla Ufferheide
Hello everyone,
We are happy to let you know that the Cambria Scarecrow Festival will be coming to you again for the 13th year. We here in scarecrow-land are very excited about this year’s festival, which is just around the corner–October 1-31.
Here’s a bit of a preview of what you will see:
• Pirates of Cambria: With its sinking ship engulfed by a giant sea monster along with dozens of unique pirates, treasure chests, and creatures of the sea, this display is sure to amaze young and old alike.
• A huge Day of the Dead display that includes Cambria’s take on the movie Coco will feature some larger-than-life characters and a wonderful message of remembering those we have lost and celebrating as we keep moving on.
• Art through the Ages: Local artist Art Sherwyn has outdone himself again with the workshops he conducted encouraging the artists in Cambria to create this wonderful scarecrow display. It represents many of the major art movements in history along with descriptions of each.
• Storybook Land: Be prepared to go back in time as you walk though many wonderful stories from your childhood. You will get up close to characters from Alice in wonderland, Wizard of Oz, and many more from your favorite storybook tales.
• Noah’s Ark: This promises to be the most unusual Noah’s Ark you have every seen. When you see it, you will understand the huge dilemma Noah has when it comes to getting so many fantastical animals into his ark.
Also, as you travel around the towns of Cambria and San Simeon, you will see many more wonderful scarecrows lining the streets at ground level as well as flying high above. Keep your eyes open to see one of our old favorites that will be coming back to Cambria this year. It’s a surprise.
We hope that many of our businesses will be making scarecrows. Just let that creative part of you go wild. If you are creating your own scarecrow and want to have a name tag for it, please go to our website and register your creation and we will make sure to get a name tag to you.
We can only bring this wonderful festival to you with the support of donors. Please become a Friend of the Scarecrow Festival.
Look for big things happening!
The Cambria Scarecrow Festival has grown into a community-wide event with hundreds of scarecrows bowling, bathing, painting, pedaling, fishing and flying through Cambria, San Simeon and Harmony. Over the years, the festival has grown into one of the most unique festivals of hand-crafted folk art in the U.S., drawing thousands of visitors from around the world. Be sure to thank our sponsors and maybe become a sponsor yourself next year!
