Each year around this time, the picturesque Yarramalong Valley comes alive with creativity and community spirit as people flock to the annual scarecrow competition to admire the quirky creations and vote for their favourite.
The much-loved event has been a staple of the Central Coast calendar for more than 20 years, continuing to delight visitors and locals alike.
“It gives me absolute pleasure to see mini-buses full of people making the trip out to the valley to check out the scarecrows,” Yarramalong School Community Centre scarecrow committee member Phillip Clamp said.
“It gives people something to do and generates a lot of interest.
“I think Coastie families get a lot out of it and locals have a lot of fun building the scarecrows.”
He said the event not only showcased the community’s creativity, but also helped strengthen the connection between the Coast and the hinterland.
“It certainly helps promote Yarramalong Valley and brings Coasties and valley people together.”
This year’s competition features about 30 entries, with a range of weird, whimsical and wonderfully crafted scarecrows in display.
Vote for your own favourite in the People’s Choice Award on the website https://yarramalongcommunitycentre.org.au/205-scarecrows/
Voting ends on September 21.
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