Four Oklahoma State University students served as honorary scarecrow judges during Fun on the Square Saturday, October 11. The seniors, who were on a road trip during Fall Break selected Brownsville as one of their destinations. Pictured with Haywood County Master Gardener Sonia Outlaw-Clark (center) are Eva Woodward, Jacque Guidry, Evan Schwenk and Darren Gove.

Fun on the Square draws crowd

A good crowd, including visitors from as far away as Oklahoma, gathered Saturday, October 11, for Fun on the Square during the annual Scarecrow Contest in Brownsville, Tenn. Students of the Kincaid/Gooch studios provided entertainment and attendees enjoyed hot dogs and homemade ice cream throughout the afternoon.

“We are very pleased with the turnout, both the scarecrows and those who’ve come up to enjoy an afternoon on the square,” said Haywood County Extension Director Walter Battle.

Although judges had a hard time deciding from among the 28 scarecrows exhibited on the courthouse lawn, the winners have been chosen and will be announced from the main stage during the upcoming Hatchie Fall Fest October 18, at 4:45 p.m. Festival goers will also be given an opportunity to pick their favorites and vote for the “People Choice” award to be presented at the same time.

The annual Scarecrow Contest and Fun on the Square is sponsored by the Haywood County Master Gardeners.