Scarecrow Showdown Helps Kids in Healdsburg

The fourth annual scarecrow festival will take place this year and has been rebranded as Healdsburg Scarecrow Showdown. Healdsburg businesses, community groups, schools, clubs and individuals are once again invited and encouraged to participate. All proceeds from registration and bidding will help kids through the programing and work of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin (The Clubs). 

 “We are excited to be hosting this year’s Scarecrow Showdown,” said Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Weiss. “It’s a great opportunity to come together, get creative, and help kids in our community. I’m always impressed with the effort and creativity people put into building their scarecrows.” 

This annual event first started during the pandemic and has continued to bring together and delight the Healdsburg community while also supporting a local nonprofit.  

“When the Creative Leadership Team was formed by the City of Healdsburg in late 2019, our mission was to establish an art and culture master plan,” said Marcy Frank, CLT member. “The scarecrow festival was created in 2020 during the height of Covid, and it provided a much-needed way for our community to safely connect through creative expression. One of the goals of the festival has always been to fund a local nonprofit, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin was chosen this year due to their strong commitment to expanding opportunities for children.” 

The Boys & Girls Clubhouse in Healdsburg has a long history in the community and has served thousands of Healdsburg youth over its 75+ years. Located at 555 Piper Street, the Clubhouse will soon undergo reconstruction to better serve kids.   

Registration to build a scarecrow is now open. The registration fee for individuals and nonprofits is $25 and $100 for businesses. Once registered, information and tips on building scarecrows will be provided. Awards will be given for “Most Creative,” “Most Healdsburg,” and “Most Original.”   

All registered scarecrows will be placed around downtown Healdsburg so the community can enjoy and bid on them. Bidding for the scarecrows will begin October 1 and end on October 15. 

Register to build a scarecrow at: bgcsonoma-marin.org/scarecrow 

Bid on the scarecrows October 1-15 at: bgcsonoma-marin.org/scarecrowbid. 

For more information about registering or bidding, please contact Community Engagement Manager Kat Ryan at kryan@bgcsonoma-marin.org.  

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin  

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin is a local organization with 39 Clubs that provide a safe and supportive environment for 7,500-10,000 kids and teens each year. Our Clubs are located in elementary schools, middle schools, affordable housing complexes, and even Juvenile Hall and offer programs in education, athletics, character development, and the arts. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to become caring, productive, responsible adults.   

Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin at bgcsonoma-marin.org.