Jessie Beck Elementary School will be hosting its 43rd Annual Scarecrow Contest, a family-friendly fall event open to the public next Thursday.
The event includes lifelike scarecrow displays, coloring contest entries, pumpkin decorating contest entries, carnival games, cookies, pies and other baked goods, face painting, a photo booth, 50/50 raffle, t-shirts, food trucks, sno cones, cotton candy, and much more.
Want to make a family scarecrow? The event is open to students, families, and other schools are also invited to make and enter a scarecrow that is judged for prizes. Entries will be accepted online no later than Monday, September 30.
The event will take place on Thursday, October 3 at Jessie Beck Elementary School at 1900 Sharon Way in Reno from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Entrance to the event is free and open to all ages, carnival and food tickets can be purchased for $1 each, and prices for baked goods, raffle tickets, and t-shirts vary.
For more information on entering any of the contests or becoming a baker or volunteer please visit: www.jessiebeckpfa.com.
