Chapelton Scarecrow Festival 2024: Celebrating Scotland

With just one more week to go of the summer holidays, we’re encouraging families to make the most of the sunshine and explore Chapelton’s annual Scarecrow Festival – which is back for 2024! Running throughout the month of August, this year’s event promises to be more exciting than ever as local residents and business owners compete to see who can design and create the best scarecrow…

Taking place all around the town, our theme this year celebrates the very best of Scotland. From pipers adorned in tartan to the mythical Loch Ness Monster affectionately known ‘Nessie’, you are likely to spot superb scarecrows paying a wonderful tribute to our Scottish heritage! 

Event Details

Now in its 6th year, the annual Scarecrow Festival is organised by Chapelton residents and helps to raise money for future community projects and exciting events within the town. 

We highly recommend starting your scarecrow tour at Hume Square, where you can find a map of the town to guide you through Chapelton’s charming streets and pathways.

If you get peckish along the way, why not stop by Slate & Grain Brasserie and Bar or Brae Cafe for a coffee and sweet treat? You can also visit The Boxes at Chapelton and enjoy an ice-cold drink at Devenick Drinks Co.’s outdoor beer garden (Thursday to Sunday) sip a delicious milkshake from Fit’s the Scoop or try out a refreshing cold pressed juice from The Juicing Co (Monday afternoons only). Or, simply browse the fantastic variety of local businesses found at The Boxes! 

Don’t forget to cast your votes! 

Once you’ve had a chance to look at this year’s Scottish scarecrows, it’s time to vote for your favourite! Make sure to take note of the numbers attached to each of the scarecrows, as these will be required when voting – and remember, you can cast multiple votes for all of your favourites… 

Voting for the Scarecrow Festival 2024 will take place at Brae Cafe in Hume Square from Monday to Saturday, and in the Red Phone Box every Sunday throughout August. 

This year, there will be cash prizes for the winners of the best scarecrows who will also get to choose a charity to donate to – so it’s all to play for! 

Get involved

Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, the Scarecrow Festival is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the strong community spirit within Chapelton.

To find out more about the festival, get in touch with us here. 

We love seeing your scarecrow photos, so don’t forget to tag us @chapeltonlife – we can’t wait to see your Scottish scarecrow creations!