Scarecrows and Skeletons of Fircrest
October 1 - October 31
DRUM ROLL PLEASE! It’s the moment we’ve all been anticipating!
We’re excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Scarecrows & Skeletons of Fircrest Display Contest! Please help us congratulate …..
Best of Show – #16 -The Mermaid – 720 Yale St
Best Creative Design – #32 – Pikes Place Market- 901 Daniels
Best TV / Movie – #28 -The Ghoulish Girls – 420 Ramsdell
Spookiest – #17 -The Haunted – 133 Del Monte
Best Business – #7 – The Puppet Master – Fircrest Jewelers – 1001 Regents
Sponsor’s Choice – #37 – Taylor & Travis – 1020 Claremont Court
People’s Choice – #13 – Jack Skellington – 409 Del Monte
Best City Display – #25 – Happy Birthday Fircrest – 115 Ramsdell
Be sure to drive (or WALK!) around and check out the displays! You still have time! They are all so much more impressive when you see them in person! And you’ll know why the judges had a difficult time choosing the winners!
THANK YOU to all the amazing residents and businesses that participated in our event! We live in the BEST community!
Special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services SouthSound Properties for their generous sponsorship of the 2025 Scarecrows & Skeletons of Fircrest.
Special thanks to our judges and helpers behind the scenes: Abbey Beal, Aaron James, Bonnie Viafore, Christina Chelf, Dorothy Cottrill, Gary & Shirla Mims, Kathy Moates, Ken Schmidtke, Lynn Brehm, Pam Hendrickson and Sarah Stilner.
NEXT UP! FIRfest happening on November 15th from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon at Whittier Park. AND the Murphy We Care Club KICK-OFF during FIRfest!
See you at the Park!
Have you checked out the Scarecrows and Skeletons of Fircrest tour yet? There are lots of really cool displays around town! And it doesn’t need to be a driving tour! Put on your walking shoes, choose a neighborhood and enjoy the route on foot! You’ll be sure to see lots of other fun Halloween decor too!
This year we added a SCAVENGER HUNT! Can you find all the items on the list? The challenge is on! Paper copies are available at the Community Center. Or follow the link to an electronic version that you can print at home. https://form.jotform.com/…/2025-peoples-choice-award…
And make sure to your vote for your favorite display!
Thank you Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices South Sound Properties for your generous sponsorship of this event!
Thank you Aaron James for creating our map!
The SCARECROWS & SKELETONS of FIRCREST Display Contest REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN!
Mark your calendars and getting ready for the fall event of the season. We can’t wait to see how you build your displays and decorate for the fall!
Judging will be based on the creative presentation of your scarecrow or skeleton. Your display can be whimsical, happy AND/OR scary! It can include a single creative scarecrow, skeleton OR create a huge display with both! It’s up to you!
BUT…. don’t throw up all your Halloween decor and call it good. Our judges will be looking for the creative and unique scarecrows and / or skeletons in Fircrest. (inspiration below!) And the challenge is on! *
The rules are simple
- You have your choice of creating a creative scarecrow, skeleton OR both.
Be creative. (please see examples below)
Think outside the box.
You can create one scarecrow / skeleton or a big display of both … it’s up to you!
Have FUN.
Keep it clean (PG rated for our young community members).
Your display must be visible from the street.
AND finally …. the display must be made by you (not purchased, rented or borrowed). Of course the basic skeleton can be purchased!
Entry Fee: FREE! There is NO cost to enter the contest.
Space is limited. Register now before all the spots are filled.
To participate, submit this registration form and have your display ready by the required time deadline.
IMPORTANT DATES:
SCARECROWS & SKELETONS of FIRCREST Timeline:
- Wednesday, September 10: REGISTRATION BEGINS for residents and businesses
- Friday, Oct. 10: Registration deadline
- Friday, Oct. 17: Homes are decorated and ready for judging
- Friday, Oct. 18: Participant sign will be delivered to your yard
- Friday, Oct. 18: Self-guided tours available
- Wed-Thurs., Oct. 22-23: Judging!
- Tuesday, October 28 Winners announced
*must be a Fircrest resident to sign up
An electronic list of registered homes, for self-guided tours, will be available on the City of Fircrest Website and City Facebook event page. Paper copies will be available at the Fircrest Community Center.
A HUGE THANK YOU to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Southsound Properties for their generous sponsorship of this event!
QUESTIONS?? Please contact Judy Schmidtke, Community Events Specialist at jschmidtke@cityofficrest.net.
*Must be a Fircrest resident to enter the contest
