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7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Annual Town-wide Scarecrow Contest! - 6th Annual Scarecrow Contest
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025Proceeds Benefit: Cheshire Human ServicesCo-sponsored by: CPFA Artsplace, Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, Cheshire Public Library and Cheshire Parks & Recreation
The Scarecrows are coming to Cheshire! NEW for 2025: All Scarecrows in the contest will be assigned a 10' x 10' area on the Great Lawn at Bartlem Park!Individuals, families, groups, schools, businesses and organizations are all encouraged to share their creativity with the Cheshire community by creating an artistic scarecrow display for all to enjoy while exploring the paved walking trail at Bartlem Park. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business or organization. Proceeds will benefit the Town of Cheshire Human Services Department's programs that support Cheshire residents in need. Scarecrows will be on display for all to enjoy from October 8 through November 3. Community members are encouraged to vote for the Community Favorite through an online poll that will be available here from October 11 - October 19. An award ceremony will be held during the Mixville Halloween Bash at Mixville Park on Friday, October 24 at 5:00 p.m. Winners will be notified in advance so they can be sure to have a representative in attendance and learn what award they've won. Rules for Participants:
Scarecrows must be constructed by the entrant using originality and creativity to impress the judges.
Scarecrows must be family-friendly and in good taste for public display.
At the Town's discretion, entries deemed offensive, political, religious, not family friendly or not in the good-natured spirit of the event will be removed.
Store-bought scarecrows are not permitted and participants should minimize use of premade materials.
Suggested minimum height of scarecrows is 4 feet.
Scarecrows are restricted to a maximum height of 10 feet and must fit within a 10' square footprint.
Entrants are responsible for set up and breakdown and must ensure their scarecrow can withstand the elements.
Participants will be notified of their assigned location on Friday, October 3 and notification will be made via email.
Scarecrows can be installed as soon as the email notification is received and must be in place by 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8.
No stakes may be used to secure the scarecrows! Hay bales and weighted umbrella stands make great bases instead.
Contest organizers will begin to take photos on October 8 (weather permitting) to create the slideshow and poll for Community Favorite.
Winners will be invited to a brief award ceremony during the Mixville Halloween Bash on Friday, October 24 at 5:00 p.m.
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Bartlem Park (520 S. Main St., Cheshire) - Great Lawn
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Trail Trekkers - Trail Trekkers: Saturday 10/25/2025 at 10:00 a.m.
"WALK JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT"Our Mission: To promote healthy lifestyles for all ages by providing a variety of interesting walking events in the Cheshire area with opportunities for education, socialization and exploration. Our Goal: To provide venues for all trekkers to connect and socialize at our walking events, while group leaders present interesting topics during walks. Walks are scheduled on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month. In case of inclement weather, the Parks & Recreation Department will announce the cancellation no sooner than 24 hours in advance, but usually a few hours before the walk. In case of a cancellation due to inclement weather, whenever possible, the makeup will be held at the same time, day of the week and location the following week. Occasionally, makeups will not be possible. Preregister to attend each walk and receive updates on specific meeting location and any changes to the schedule via email. Participants should dress for the day's weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Sunscreen and bug spray are suggested. If you have binoculars, you may want to bring them too! "THE BEST TRAIL MIX OF ALL...CHESHIRE'S!!!"Upcoming Events: Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.Location: Ball & Socket Arts tour & Farmington Canal Heritage Trail walkLeader: Ilona Somogyi & Stephen BurnerNotes: Parking is available in the rear lot of Ball & Socket Arts easily accessible off Willow Street. Ilona Somogyi will begin the event with a guided tour of Ball & Socket Arts, then Steve Burner will take the group for a walk south down the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.Location: Riverbound Farm SanctuaryLeader: Eric HysonNotes: Parking is available at 1881 Cheshire Street. The group will start with a brief tour of the museum in the old farmhouse on Riverbound Farm. Eric Hyson will lead the group on a nice fall stroll on the trails at Riverbound Farm Sanctuary. Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.Location: Mixville ParkLeader: Hilary Norcia, Chesprocott Health DistrictNotes: Park in the main lot at 1300 Notch Road and meet leader, Hilary Norcia of Chesprocott Health District. She will lead a discussion on dental hygiene and guide the group on a walk around the pond. Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.Location: Bartlem Walking TrailLeader: Ron GagliardiNotes: Park in the southern/new parking lot by the turf fields and join Breina Schain for a fitness walk along the new trails in Bartlem Park. The group will also have the opportunity to explore and admire all the scarecrows that the community has installed on the Great Lawn. Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.Location: Farmington Canal Heritage TrailLeader: Peter Picone & Breina SchainNotes: Park in the trail parking lot at West Main Street off Railroad Avenue. Peter Picone and Breina Schain will lead the group on a walk heading north from West Main Street. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.Location: StonebridgeLeader: Kim BlockNotes: Parking Location to be confirmed. Join Kim Block on this fitness walk around Stonebridge Crossing including the residential area as well as the shopping center if it is open at the time. Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.Location: Boulder KnollLeader: Sean HenriNotes: Join Sean Henri on a walk around Boulder Knoll and learn about the history of farming and copper mining there.
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Bartlem Park (520 S. Main St., Cheshire) - Bartlem Walking Trail
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