The fantastic and ever-popular Gracehill Scarecrow Festival returns this upcoming weekend promising a great time of straw-filled fun for all the family.
Taking place in Gracehill village, recently announced as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the much-anticipated annual event aims to bring together the local community with great fun for all, whilst at the same time raising funds for the Gracehill Moravian Church, and the Gracehill Village Environmental Committee.
The main event will take place on Saturday (28 September) from 11am - 6pm, and organisers will have prepared a route to view all the scarecrows displayed in front gardens, on the pavements and in the village square.
As well as an abundance of amazing straw-filled displays, the Artisan Market returns again this year on Saturday (only) welcoming a range of traders, including Rose Fabric Design, Galgorm Melts, Little Bow Pretty, Rose and Bumble, Rosebuds Gifts, Claire's Cuttings, Lauren Kelso Illustrator, SimplyN Jewellery, Me and the Elephant Shop, Lotta Headwear, Sweetness and Light Cakery, Grace and Golden, And Hope Designs.
ChitterBugs will be hosting a special Scarecrow session which will be include songs, play activity, storytime, and an exciting competition!
The PartyZone will also be outside with some pocket money priced treats for our littlest scarecrow fans
The Scarecrow Festival will continue on Sunday 29th September from 11am-6pm with the trail open for both young and old to enjoy.
If would like to get creative and get involved by creating your own scarecrow for display, entry is still open until Wednesday 25 September. Tap here to visit the Gracehill Village website where you can download an entry form. Your registration entitles you to register a single scarecrow or a group of Scarecrows within the same theme for £5.00.
Prizes will be available for the best Scarecrows on display!