Scarecrow Fest

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Celebrate fall in Michigan’s Little Bavaria during Scarecrow Fest, with a fun family-friendly festival at Frankenmuth River Place Shops and special scarecrow displays throughout downtown Frankenmuth! Taking place across two weekends in October, Scarecrow Fest includes special fall-themed activities for everyone in the family. Saturday and Sunday both weekends from noon – 6 pm, try your hand at the pumpkin catapult and see how far you can launch a pumpkin! Other fun fall-themed activities include pumpkin bowling, arts and crafts, pumpkin painting, and riding Grandpa Tiny’s Barrel Train! On Sunday, October 19, the doggie costume contest is at 4:30 pm on the Fest Platz Stage. Following the costume contest, there is a doggie pet trick-or-treating throughout the complex from 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Scarecrow Fest will also be held on October 25-26, with even more family fun! A Kids Trick or Treating will be held on Sunday, October 26 throughout the complex from 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm starting at the Fest Platz – kids will be able to trick-or-treat from each store. Please note: The event schedule is subject to change. Runs from Noon to 6 PM Oct 18-19 & 25-26. 925 S. Main St.