Hamilton Gardens Scarecrow Festival

The annual Scarecrow Festival held within the Kitchen Garden is a great event for all ages. Get creative and enter a scarecrow to be put on display in the Kitchen Garden, and don't forget to come along to see them all displayed and vote for your favourite on Sunday 3 November between 11.00am - 2.00pm!

To enter your scarecrow, please complete the entry form here, or download a copy below and attach to your completed scarecrow.

For more information, please contact Andrea on hgtours@hcc.govt.nz or call the Gallagher Visitor Centre on 07 838 6782.

 

Important entry information:

  • A copy of your form must be attached to your scarecrow and a copy sent to hgtours@hcc.govt.nz by 31 October.
  • Scarecrows with entry forms attached must be delivered to Gate 2 for installation on Wednesday 30 October or Thursday 31 October between 10.00am - 2.30pm OR Friday 1 November between 10.00am - 5.30pm.
    Please call 07 958 5940 when you arrive at the Gate 2 carpark to advise you are onsite for a scarecrow drop-off, a staff member will come out to meet you.
  • Your scarecrow must be collected on Sunday 10 November between 10.00am - 3.00pm or Monday 11 November between 10.00am - 2.30pm.
    Please call 07 958 5940 when you arrive at the Gate 2 carpark to advise you are onsite for a scarecrow collection, a staff member will come out to meet you.
  • Please note any scarecrows not collected after Monday 11 November will be disposed of.

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