Wanatah Scarecrow Festival

04/03/2026

🚨🚨🚨Edited Post- as of 12:30 CST on 4/13 all booths have been filled. I was able to fill 13 spaces with new vendors. If you did not receive an email, please keep in mind this is the least amount of openings I had in the 5+ years of the fest. Also, come September I normally have a handful of booths open up. If you are able to make it last minute. Please send me a message and I will note that on your application.

The time has finally come! This years application is now open!!

But here’s the not so good news… we have 10 spaces to fill!

We will keep the application open for the weekend then will shut it down Sunday night. After the 10 spaces are filled, everyone else will be on a waiting list!

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September 25-26-27, 2026 Friday 4-9pm, Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 9am-4pm Booth spaces will not be reserved until full payment is received. NSF checks will be charged $25.00 and no set-up will be permitted until NSF checks are made sufficient. Booth spaces are 10ft x 10ft No refunds due to inclement w...

10/01/2025

Parade!

Another year.. another train! I try my best to notify the CF&E when our parade is, but they also have schedules! For those that stayed away from the tracks, thank you. For the 5 groups of kids trying to touch the train, our run/bike the train and everything else, you need to learn train safety!

Anyways, here are the results!!

Chairman’s Choice: Horizon Bank
Patches Choice: Cat In the Hat (Ed Tillema)
1st: Heartland Church
2nd: Konrad Lambrecht
3rd: Salem Church

Thank you very much for all that attended and participated in this years parade!

09/28/2025

It's here! The final day has arrived. We've planned a packed schedule, and vendors are open today from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, ready for you to shop, dine, and enjoy the festivities.

09/27/2025

Night 1 of the 31st Annual Festival is in the books!

Flag Raising completed by American Legion Post 403 and the Tri-Township Robotics Club.

Ashlyn rocked the entertainment tents again this year. We are so greatful to have an amazing singer so close to us!

Harvest and Coloring Contest with record numbers of participants this year! We were greatful to have this years LaPorte County Fair Queen!

Merchant Contest wow, we had so many new donations from different local business. We are so greatful for all the donations!

09/27/2025

Ashlyn- our Friday night entertainment! We are excited to have her back!

09/26/2025

Flag Raising

09/26/2025

As our Vendors are finalizing set up! Here is the list of vendors for this year! We have Map’s at the Info booth if you need a paper copy!

09/26/2025

Goood Morning Wanatah!!! It’s festival day, that means we will keep you up to time with all the happenings that is going on at the square!

Please see a Public Service Announcement from our scarecrow Patches

09/24/2025

Thanks Indiana Stays for the shout out!

09/22/2025

Great news - the Cutest Baby Contest deadline has been extended to September 25th! That means you still have time to register your little one for the cutest event of the year.💛

Entering is easy—just submit the online form to us via email and let your baby’s cuteness shine! The form can be found by visiting the link below.

👉 Join the fun here: https://www.scarecrowfest.org/cutest-baby-contest

09/22/2025

In a short 48 hrs, we went from empty softball diamonds to tents up, stage set, vendor spaces painted, and lightening up! Thanks to the handful of volunteers that spent their days at the grounds this weekend!

We are getting closer and closer to the weekend! Praying for no rain and beautiful weather as we welcome another festival in our beautiful town of Wanatah!