Events Information
Annual Scarecrow Stampede 5-K Run and 3-K Walk
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Held in conjunction with the Wanatah Scarecrow Festival. Sponsored by Tri-Township Schools.
Both events start at 8 AM at the School Parking Lot. Registration begins at 6:45 a.m.
Course description: The race course is flat and fast. Intersections are monitored. Splits for each mile will be given. Water stations are available. Restrooms are available.
Both events begin and end at the School
Refreshments are provided for all participants.
All times will be recorded and posted immediately after the race by.
The first 120 participants registered are guaranteed T-shirts with race date and sponsor logos. Only preregistered participants are guaranteed shirt size. Plaques will be awarded to overall male & female winners. Age division winners will receive medals.
Age Divisions and Awards for 5-K Run:
| Male | Female | |||
| 12 & Under (3) | 35-39 (3) | 12 & Under (3) | 40-44 (3) | |
| 13-15 (3) | 40-44 (3) | 13-15 (3) | 45-49 (3) | |
| 16-19 (3) | 45-49 (1) | 19-29 (3) | 50-59 (3) | |
| 20-24 (3) | 50-59 (3) | 30-34 (3) | 60 and over (3) | |
| 25-29 (3) | 60-69 (3) | 35-39 (3) | ||
| 30-34 (3) | 70 and over (3) | |||
Age Divisions and Awards for 3-K Walk:
| Male | Female | |
| 12 & Under (1) | 12 & Under (1) | |
| 13-18 (1) | 13-18 (1) | |
| 19-29 (1) | 19-29 (1) | |
| 30-39 (1) | 30-39 (1) | |
| 40-49 (1) | 40-49 (1) | |
| 50 and over (2) | 50 and over (2) |
Course Record Holders
| 5-K Race: Kirk Martin (1997) 16:33 | Colette Liss (1998) 16:44 |
| 3-K Walk: Jim Morningstar (2001) 16:52 | Regan Holmgren (2001) 18:07 |
Sunday September 24, 2023
9 AM – 2 PM
Registration 9:00 a.m. until Noon.
Central Daylight Time
Price $15
Lion's Club will be providing breakfast during the car show.
Sponsored by:
Independent Order of Oddfellows
More details to follow!
Saturday, September 23, 2023
- 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. Cutest Baby Contest Sign In (Must be pre-registered)
- 5 p.m. Cutest Baby Contest, Come squeeze some cheeks with us!
If you love the Scarecrow Fest and have a cute baby you are welcome to join us!
Age categories are:
0-6 months
7-12 months
13-18 months
19-24 months
2 and 3 year old
We will have both a boy and a girl winner in each age group.
Friday, September 22, 2023 at Scarecrow Square
The contest is open to anyone with a green thumb and who thinks they might have the best or largest in one of these categories:
- Tallest Sunflower
- Heaviest Pumpkin
- Largest Ear of Corn
- Largest Zinnia
- Soybean Stalk with Most Pods
- Largest Tomato
- Largest Watermelon
- Most Unusual Gourd or Squash
Bring your entry to Scarecrow Square on Friday, September 24 from 3-6 PM for judging.
The winners will be announced that evening at 8:30 PM during the Merchant giveaways.
Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Assembly begins at Legion Post 403 Parking Lot Located at 203 S. Washington St. Wanatah IN 46390
The parade begins and ends at Legion post 403.
To register and reserve your spot, please call or text Jeff Newburn at 219-476-5960
Saturday September 23, 2023 - 9:30 A.M.
Scarecrow Scamper Children’s Fun Run
Download the form for the Scarecrow Scamper!
The Annual Scarecrow Scamper Kids Fun Run will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 9:30am on Main Street in Wanatah south of the railroad tracks. Proceeds go to Cass Merrymakers 4-H Club. Prepaid Registration is $12 prior to September 6, 2023. Race Day registration is $15.00. The race is for two through nine-year-olds. Divisions are by age as of race day. Participants will receive a shirt while supplies last. Registration forms may be obtained at the J-MARt BP in Wanatah. Shirts and/or shirt sizes are not guaranteed if not pre-registered by September 6. Make checks payable to Cass Merrymakers 4-H Club and drop off at the J-MARt BP in Wanatah or send to PO Box 41, Wanatah, 46390. For more information including check-in time and age-specific distances, find Scarecrow Scamper Kids Fun Run on Facebook or Scarecrowfest.org. The race is sponsored by Cass Merrymakers 4-H Club and the J-MARt BP.
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Miss Scarecrow Queen Contest
Hot Wheels Race of Champions
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Scarecrow Fest Entertainment Tent
Registration starts at 12:00 pm
Race begins at 1:00 pm
Open for all ages!
$1.00 entry fee to enter your own Hot Wheels Car.
If you do not have a Car there will be a limited number of Hot Wheels available for purchase at the Race.
Vendor/Sponsor Forms
Art, Craft, and Antique Vendor Application