Scarsdale Residents turn Straw into Fall Fun

They managed to keep the crows at bay but couldn't keep Scarsdale residents away.

Despite the chilly weather last Sunday, the 25th, the annual Scarecrow Festival sponsored by the Scarsdale Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department produced some creative men, women and children stuffed with straw.

A total of 32 families registered to build their own personally-styled scarecrow, slightly less than in recent years, at the Scarsdale pool. Though the pools were closed, that didn't stop families from enjoying such activities as face painting, pumpkin painting, DJ music, and playground fun. Families brought their own clothing, and were provided straw, pantyhose, and string. The pool was given more of a country feel with straw scattered about in bales in front of the playground.



"It's a great opportunity to bring your family out and meet other families, and enjoy the fall weather," says Scarsdale resident Brooke Sanders, a first-time Scarecrow festival participant. As a popular introduction to the fall season, the Scarecrow Festival continues to succeed.