Scarecrow 17 is a Scarecrow Festival which is run annually in our village to celebrate old agricultural traditions. It is organised by a team of enthusiastic volunteers as a free event to bring villagers together and strengthen community spirit. Each year we have a theme. Last year we commemorated the landing of William the Conqueror on our beach at Pevensey in 1066. As a result, in July last year, our village was full of Norman soldiers sitting on roofs, hanging on lamp posts and making themselves at home around historic Pevensey Castle. Quite a sight for tourists!
This year we are asking people to make scarecrows of themselves. There will be prizes for the most lifelike and, on the final day, we will burn the scarecrows at our ceremonial Bonfire Night at Sharnfold Farm.
Throughout the scarecrow fortnight (July 8th to July 22nd) local businesses put on events such as quiz nights, barbecues, competitions and film shows.
Our Scarecrow Festival is colourful and fun for all the family