Palatine hosting 17th annual Scarecrows on Parade contest

Frames are now available for the Palatine Beautification Commission’s 17th annual Scarecrows on Parade contest taking part as part of the Rotary Club of Palatine's Oktoberfest.

They can be picked up at the village’s public works facility, 148 W. Illinois Ave., weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Any Palatine family, business, nonprofit organization, school or sports affiliate, homeowners association, faith or civic group are invited to participate. There are two judging categories: the youth category for kids and youth groups with members 17 years old and younger, and the adult category for adults and adult organizations with members 18 years old and older.

Decorated scarecrows must be dropped off the morning of Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Firefighters' Memorial (corner of Brockway and Slade streets). The award ceremony will be held about 12:30 p.m. in the Oktoberfest tent. Scarecrows will remain on display along the rail walk through early October for residents and visitors to enjoy.

For more information and to reserve a frame, call public works at (847) 705-5200.