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Festival Of Roses Scarecrow Competition

22 November 2026
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Woolmers Estate

One Person’s Odds and Ends Is Another’s Scarecrow

Build a scarecrow for our annual Festival of Roses. This year’s theme is Odds & Ends — reuse, recycle and repurpose found items to bring your scarecrow to life.

Primary School, High School, Best School Display and Open entrants build a full scarecrow from recycled, repurposed and found materials. 

Entry is free and open to all ages, with prizes awarded for the most creative entry in each category.

Key Dates

Entry deadline:5pm Friday 13 November 2026
Entries must arrive onsite by: 1pm Saturday 21 November 2026
Judging: During the Festival of Roses – Sunday 22 November 2026

Age Categories 
  • Primary School (5-12yrs)
  • High School (13-17yrs)
  • Best Class Display (all ages)
  • Open (18yrs+)
The Prizes 

Primary, High School and Open

  • Primary  –
    • First place – $15
    • Second place – $8
    • Third place – $5
  • High School –
    • First place – $20
    • Second place – $10
    • Third place – $8
  • Open/ Adult – 
    • First place – $30
    • Second place – $20
    • Third place – $10

Best Class Display – Winner receives a class excursion to Woolmers Estate

The Rules

  • Entry to the competition is free.

  • All scarecrows must be constructed by the entrant.

  • Scarecrows must be: 
    Max height: 2 metres (Height – from bottom of support pole to top of scarecrow)
    Min height: 1 metre
    Max Width: 2 metres
    Min Width: 1 metre

  • Pre-school entrants decorate/colour the scarecrow design provided.

  • Scarecrows must be built from recycled, repurposed and found items only. Wooden support can be purchased new if required

  • Prizes awarded for the most creative entry in each category.

  • One entry per person.

  • Entry forms due 5pm Friday 13 November 2026.

  • Entries must arrive onsite by 1pm Saturday 21 November 2026.

  • Judging takes place during the Festival of Roses.

  • Entry to the Festival of Roses is not included
Getting Here

Woolmers Estate is located at 658 Woolmers Lane, Longford — approximately 20 minutes south of Launceston. Free on-site parking is available.

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Register Your Entry

Registration Essential
Entry Form

When

22 November 2026
10am - 4pm

Where

Woolmers Estate

658 Woolmers Lane, Longford TAS 7301

Cost

Competion Entry Is Free

Contact

enquiries@woolmers.com.au 03 6391 2230
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