Scarecrow Day
- A Really Novel Fundraising Idea
A Scarecrow Day is a novel fundraising idea that can have great money-making potential for any organisation.
Its a great example of how to use a theme to put on an event that is just that little bit different. The sort of great fundraiser that will capture peoples imagination and provide something new for your "crack team" of helpers and supporters to get there teeth into! - Its ideal for churches, schools, villages and youth groups.
- Will be loved by editors of your local newspapers.
- Is just the sort of fun event that parents want to take their kids to on a Summer afternoon.
Advertising your Scarecrow Day
As well as the usual press announcements, posters and flyers use scarecrows themselves to advertise your event. A few strategically placed scarecrows with advertising posters will really stand out. If you had a friendly shop owner they might even let you put one in the shop window. Or perhaps in a garden on the way to school, church or shopping centre.
A Scarecrow Walkabout the week before in your local town centre will also get your event noticed (the local press will love this too).
The beauty of Scarecrow Day it is that you can use many of your tried and tested
fete ideas
- simply re-jig them to fit in with the scarecrow theme. Below however are some novel fundraising ideas you might like to include:
Scarecrow Competition
Get people to bring along their own scarecrows with a prize for the best one. You could even have people voting for their favourite. It might even be possible to have a collecting jar or bucket in front of each one in order that people can vote with their spare change.
Make A Mini Scarecrow
Set up a stall or table where kids can make miniature scarecrows. Use potatoes for the heads with crossed sticks stuck in for bodies and arms. Old pieces of material and other waste scraps make smart little cloaks etc. Stick the finished scarecrows in the ground to be collected by proud owners later. It makes a great show and will attract people to your stall.Scarecrow Fancy Dress Parade What a great idea for a fancy dress competition with a difference. Tip - shredded paper makes a great alternative to straw for stuffing your young competitors - its a lot less Itchy!. Scarecrow Trail Strategically placed scarecrows or scarecrow pictures around your site all contain clues to a competition - children need to discover all the clues to find a prize? Alternatively the scarecrows could all hold a letter that spells something relating to a prize etc. Paint a scarecrow Either get kids to bring along a painting from home. Or provide paints, crayons, craft materials and paper for them to produce a stunning piece of scarecrow art work there and then. This type of stall is often overlooked but is always really popular with children. Position it near the refreshment tent so parents can have a cup of tea while their young "Picassos" get busy! Scarecrow Refreshments Novel fundraising ideas should not stop when you get to the Refreshments Tent - Here are some ideas to whet your appetite: - Crow burgers - If there's a shortage of crow at you local butcher use normal burgers but keep the name!
- Corn on the Cob - Roasted on a Barbecue and eaten with butter and salt - delicious.
- Pop Corn - Guaranteed Top of the Pops with the kids.
- Melon Patch Marvels - Lovely slices of chilled water melon - on a hot day who could resist.
- Scarecrow Biscuits. - Normal cookies with scarecrow icing - perfect with a cup of tea.
Scarecrow Day is a really novel fundraising idea and is a perfect way to make your usual round of activities a lot more fun. If you want a fete with a difference a Scarecrow Day is not just for Country Bumpkins!
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