Lee County issued the following announcement on Sept. 8.
The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation invites the Southwest Florida community to participate in its 12th annual “Scarecrows in the Park” competition. Entries will be exhibited
Oct. 15-31 throughout the Children’s Garden at Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers and will be part of the Lakes Park Fall Festival. This year’s competition has
been re-imagined, making it easier on the participants and incorporating CDC guidelines for social distancing. All entries will consist of a single scarecrow figure attached securely
to a pole or post, dressed as a favorite book character. Expect to see Dr. Seuss characters, Harry Potter, Frankenstein, fairy tale characters ‒ the possibilities are endless ‒ along
the paths in the Children’s Garden. Businesses, organizations, school and youth groups, and individuals are encouraged to participate. The deadline for registration and naming
your scarecrow is Sept. 30. Entries must be brought to the park fully assembled. A team of celebrity judges will select the winners opening night from 5-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, and
People’s Choice voting will continue throughout the festival. Proceeds will benefit park-enhancing projects and programs funded and managed by the Lakes Park Enrichment
Foundation. “Scarecrows in the Park has been a highlight of the fall season for the past 11 years,” said Marsha Asp, a Foundation Director and event chairperson. “We are all
eager to celebrate the season outdoors in a safe, open environment and the 2021 Fall Festival will include a pumpkin patch, bounce houses, hayrides, the very popular Halloween
Express train and concessions.” Attendance in past years has exceeded 50,000 and this year is expected to be just as popular. Registration is open now and full details and
registration forms are at www.LakesPark.org. Call 239-533- 7578 or email Info@LakesPark.org with questions. The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization
dedicated to assisting the Lee County Parks & Recreation Department in adding improvements that enhance Lakes Park and increase the community’s enjoyment of it.
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