Scarecrows are coming… be on the lookout!

Ewing Scarecrow Events to Kick off September 28, 2019; Runs through October 26, 2019

Scarecrow Event 2019Coming to Ewing this fall will be a horde of crazy and creepy, festive and fun creatures appearing or leering or maybe just cute and curious throughout our town!  Mayor Bert Steinmann invites all Ewing residents, workers, and groups to get out on the Scarecrow Trail and track down these fantastic creatures for a chance to earn ca$h!   The Ewing Green Team, Ewing Arts Commission and Art Has No Boundaries joined together with the Ewing Recreation Department to help Ewing families, groups, and workers celebrate the Halloween season with 34 Scarecrows placed at local businesses and organizations around our town. 

All Around Town Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt

You may be already seeing a scarecrow or two, but the All-Around Town Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt officially begins this Saturday, September 28th and ends on Wednesday, October 23rd.  There will be plenty of time to hunt them down following the clever clues that test how well you know Ewing.   To be eligible to be included in the drawing for the $200 grand prize, you must find the scarecrows and their secret word.  All participants who find 30 or more scarecrows will earn three entries into our drawing.  Participants who find between 23 and 29 scarecrows will earn two entries into the drawing. Participants who find between 17 and 22 scarecrows will earn one entry in our drawing.  Anyone finding ALL 34 of the Scarecrows will receive an additional bonus of 2 entries into the drawing.

Add to the fun and vote for your favorite and the People’s Choice business or organization will win a $100 donation to a charity of their choice.  Contest rules and ballots with fun and challenging clues can be found online at ewinggreenteam.org/scarecrow beginning Saturday, the 28th.  Paper ballots can also be picked up at the Ewing Community and Senior Center (ESCC) at 999 Lower Ferry Road, Hollowbrook Community Center at 320 Hollowbrook Drive and the Municipal Clerk’s Office on the upper level of the Municipal Building at 2 Jake Garzio Drive at that time.  Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 26th during the Ewing Recreation Department’s Annual Trunk-or-Treat festivities. For further details please go to ewinggreenteam.org/scarecrow

6th Annual Scarecrow Contest

For the 6th year we also look forward to our Annual Scarecrow Contest when a horde of Scarecrows created by local residents, groups or schools, shows up the ESCC preparatory to the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 26th and judgement by our Treaters and visitors.   These Scarecrows must be made of at least 80% recycled materials. They will be on display at the Community Center and highlight the incredible juxtaposition of artistic creativity and recycling smarts by our participants.  Following judgement, the People’s Choice will be awarded $200 and the runner up $100.   To learn more and to register, go to http://www.ewinggreenteam.org/scarecrow-contest.

Ewing’s Fall Festival includes the Trunk or Treat event, as well as kids’ crafts and refreshments.  We’re very excited to announce that this year we are adding music and storytelling with Ewing’s very own talented entertainers Tim and Jennifer Hoh! 

Tim Hoh has been writing and performing music for over 20 years and now he’s sharing his fun, upbeat style with the next generation! Tim’s high-energy acoustic performances bring a sense of excitement to both children and adults. Tim performs regularly at Mercer County area libraries, schools, birthday parties, and community events.  Find Tim at:

Jennifer Ann Hoh is a first-grade teacher at Lore Elementary School.  She is the author and illustrator of several children's books, including the popular Brat Cat series!  Jennifer enjoys teaching children's workshops and assemblies that show the process of writing and illustrating stories.  Learn more about Jennifer at:

This event runs from 1-4:00 pm at the ESCC.

And the Winners Are…

Winners of the All-Around Town Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt and Annual Scarecrow Contest will be announced at approximately 4:00 pm following the conclusion of the treating and voting.  The People’s Choice for the businesses hosting the Scarecrows will also be announced. Contest Scarecrows will remain on display at the Community Center until the following weekend for the Community to visit and enjoy.

“The Ewing Green Team is excited to partner with the Ewing Recreation Department, the Ewing Arts Commission and Art Has No Boundaries for a bigger and better Scarecrow Event this fall.  More than ever, we look forward to bringing the Ewing community together to celebrate the season while on the Scarecrow Trail and bringing a festive fall excitement to our community,” said Green Team Scarecrow Chair Lisa Feldman.  For full details go to ewinggreenteam.org.

Special Thanks

We send special thanks to the folks at Sims Metal Management for their financial support of the prizes for the Scarecrow Contest.

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