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Scarecrow Harvest

October 4–November 1, 2026
Throughout Downtown Alpharetta

Downtown Alpharetta is gearing up for a colorful fall tradition! This year, Alpharetta is host to a record-breaking number of community scarecrows, with over 150 unique scarecrows, brought to life by the creativity of local schools, non-profits, families, neighborhoods, and businesses.

 

Scarecrow Community Competition
All scarecrows are eligible for this year’s Scarecrow Community Competition. Judging will take place mid-October, based on the following categories:

  • Laugh Out Loud Crow
  • Spookiest Crow
  • SchCOOLest Crow
  • Best in Show Crow
  • Celebrity Crow
  • Recycle Crow

Winners will be announced at Boo Bash on Saturday, October 17. Enjoy free kids activities, food, crafts, games, and music, and find out if your Scarecrow is a winner! Award announcements begin at 5:30 PM. Boo Bash takes place at The Grove located behind Alpharetta Community Center from 3 to 7 PM.

 

Visit the Alpharetta Welcome Center throughout the festival to take your photo with our own scarecrow! Then stop into the Welcome Center for unique Alpharetta goodies. 

 

Scarecrow Puzzle Hunt

Scarecrow Puzzle Hunt is back this year, sponsored by the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau, will add a fun twist to this year’s celebration. Participants can explore downtown, follow themed clues, and complete a puzzle on your phones or picking up a puzzle pack at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza.

Packets may also be downloaded at Solving Fun and printed at home.