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Participation Kits for the Interactive Community Event on Sale Now
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (September 7, 2021) – An event designed to encourage safe, outdoor fun during business shutdowns and restrictions in 2020, will continue this year. Historic Downtown Bethlehem’s Scarecrow Showdown was such a big hit that the Downtown Bethlehem Association (DBA) decided to make it an annual event. DBA Manager Tammy Wendling said, “With uncertainty about the Delta variant putting many plans in flux, people are seeking fun, outdoor experiences that their families can enjoy while maintaining social distance. This community contest combines a creative at-home element with a public art display. It’s so much fun!”
During the Scarecrow Showdown, participants decorate a scarecrow that the DBA displays in Historic Downtown Bethlehem. Last year’s creative entries included everything from traditional straw-stuffed scarecrows to whimsical creatures and several dedicated to the community’s healthcare heroes. “As this pandemic continues, we have a responsibility to find creative and safe ways to support local businesses. If we lose them, our city will be a shell of itself after the pandemic,” said Wendling.
How to Enter a Scarecrow
- Purchase your kit online
- Pick up your kit at the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce office
- Let your imagination run wild as you decorate your scarecrow
- Return it to the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce office
- See your creation on display. Scarecrows will line Main and Broad Street in Downtown Bethlehem from October 1 through October 30.
Visitors Will Vote for Their Favorites
Every entrant will receive a voting link to share with family and friends. The Downtown Bethlehem Association will announce the winner on the Heart of Bethlehem Facebook and Instagram pages on November 1.
Information provided to TVL by:
Tammy Wendling
Downtown Bethlehem Association Manager
Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce
https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/
