General Public/Organizations/City Departments & Boards

The City of Rowlett is excited to announce the return of our annual Scarecrows on Main competition! 

Join us in showcasing Rowlett's artistic talents in one of our competition categories. First place winners will be announced on Rowlett social media!

BEST IN SHOW
BEST FALL THEME
MOST TEXAN

The competition is open to the public at no cost. Any private businesses wishing to participate will be charged a $25 fee. 

Ready to participate? Submit your application today! Space is limited. 

Let's create a festive atmosphere downtown and make this year's Scarecrows on Main the best one yet!

1. Your group will provide your own scarecrow and decorations.The city will provide you with a 5 ft tall T-Post on the Downtown Rowlett Green and a 5 ft radius surrounding it. Your display must remain within the 5ft radius around your assigned T-Post.
2. The T-Posts are spaced exactly 12ft a part and are not allowed to be moved! Spaces will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.
3. Each display should be accompanied with a sign no larger than an 18x24 yard sign, with the name of either the group or individual who created it. Private businesses that have a company logo anywhere on their display, and applied for the General Public/Organizations/City Departments & Boards application, will be offered a one time opportunity to pay the $25 business fee or remove the display. For private business displays that are left after this notice and remain unpaid for, then the City reserves the right to remove and dispose of the scarecrow and decorations.
4. The City reserves the right to remove any signs or decorations it deems inappropriate. 
5. Scarecrows and decorations must be family-friendly and maintained on a routine basis. If a scarecrow falls into disrepair due to acts of God, vandalism, or abandonment, the City reserves the right to remove and dispose of the scarecrow and decorations.
6. None of your display can penetrate the grass on the Downtown Rowlett Green. 
7. The city is not responsible for missing items or damage to scarecrows.
8. Your group agrees to follow the following set up and breakdown timeline:

   Group Set Up Event (10/5, 9-11am)

   Alternate Set Up Dates (10/7-10/9, 8am-5pm)

   Required Breakdown Period (11/15-11/18)

9. The City reserves the right to remove and dispose of scarecrows and decorations that aren't removed during the required breakdown period.