Meaford’s annual Scarecrow Invasion is announcing its various winners for displays, quilting, colouring, apple pie, and trivia.
Scarecrow Invasion and Family Festival Event Chair Donna Earl says all things scarecrow this year has been heart-warming following a two-year hiatus due to Covid.
“The energy and enthusiasm have been overwhelming, from the turnout for the parade, to the crowds on the streets, and the residents’ participation in the apple pie, colouring, business, trivia, and quilt competitions. There has been so much support for our efforts,” says Earl.
Earl says local crafter’s were invited to take part in the event this year, who designed nine-inch squares that were combined into a scarecrow quilt.
Val and Larry Crow were named Mr. and Mrs. Scarecrow in this year’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
Jennifer McLarty has been announced first place winner of the apple pie contest, followed by Pamela Hawkins and Gail Murray in third place. Braw Robinson was also named first place junior pie winner.
The Meaford Museum won best indoor display and best overall, Home and Community Support Services of Grey and Bruce Day Away Program won best outdoor display, and best window display went to Bespoke by Carol.
Laura Sparling won first place in the quilt square competition for the adult category popular vote, followed by Christine Goldsmith, Nita Irwin, and Sue Singleton.
Trivia contest winners include Fred Kennedy who came in first place, then Tom Scott, Laura Fulford, Marg Phillips, Kelly Playter, D’Arcy Playter, Lori Bumstead, and Helen Scott.
For the colouring contest, first place winner for the Grade five and six division went to Grace Holari, followed by Michelle Kaminski, and Patricia Rimbao. In the Grade three and four division, Nicholas Traynor won first place, with Arya Gonzalez coming in second and Avery McPhatter in third. For the Grade one and two division, Madeline Armstrong won first place, followed by Isla Casey, and Lily Pohl. In the JK and SK division, Cruz Doherty won first place, then Brynlee Gilchrist, and Camryn Porter-Gowan.
