Ya like pumpkins and scarecrows you might like this:

On Saturday, October 30th, NYC Parks will host the annual Pumpkin Festival in Central Park. This event will feature many activities for all ages, such as our Circus Berzerkus Haunted House, a Pumpkin Patch (free pumpkins!), marionette performances by Puppets in the Park, arts & crafts, face painting, hay rides…

There’s also the third annual Citywide Scarecrow Design Competition, featuring up to 200 scarecrows prominently displayed at Bethesda Fountain in Central Park.  Sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts, this year’s Scarecrow Design Competition gives students the opportunity to share their creation with over 20,000 New Yorkers!

The registration deadline is fast approaching!  Groups must register online before October 22nd to qualify for the competition.  Four categories will differentiate groups by age: elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and adults.  A panel of judges will award first, second, and third place prizes in each category.  Grand prize in each category is $200!  Winning scarecrows will be displayed after the event in the Arsenal Gallery, the only municipally-run gallery in New York City.

Click here for more information about Pumpkin Festival and to register your scarecrow design.