10/02/2026
Tonight! Come see us!
๐๐ป TODAYโS THE DAY! ๐ป๐
After weeks of scarecrows taking over our community, the big day is finally here! Join us TODAY, Friday, October 2, for the Meaford Scarecrow Parade & Family Festival as we celebrate our 30th anniversary and this yearโs theme, Peace, Love & Happiness! โ๏ธโค๏ธ๐
๐ฅง APPLE PIE CONTEST
Pie intake is from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Christ Church Anglican, 34 Boucher St. E. The contest is open to Grey County residents, and thereโs no need to pre-register!
๐ SCARECROW PARADE
The parade kicks off at 6:00 PM in Downtown Meaford along Sykes Street. Come early, find a great viewing spot and get ready to cheer on our amazing parade participants!
๐ช FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL
The fun continues at 6:30 PM at the Meaford Rotary Harbour Pavilion, with free childrenโs activities, food, entertainment, vendors and, of course, apple pie! The festival runs until 8:30 PM.
๐ง ROAD CLOSURES & PARKING REMINDER
Please plan ahead if youโre coming downtown today:
โข No parking on Sykes Street between Collingwood and Trowbridge Streets after 3:00 PM
โข No parking on Bayfield Street between Sykes and Collingwood after 3:00 PM
โข No parking on Collingwood Street East after 3:00 PM
โข Fred R***r Park parking lot closes after 3:00 PM
โข Sykes Street between Cook Street and Berry Street closes at approximately 5:30 PM
โข Vehicles cannot enter or leave the Meaford Hall parking lot between 5:45 and 6:45 PM
โข Market Square and other downtown lots along the parade route will not be accessible while the parade is underway
๐ Parking is available at the Harbour, Meaford & St. Vincent Community Centre and surrounding side streets outside the parade route.
Grab the family, wear your best Peace, Love & Happiness gear and come celebrate 30 years of the Meaford Scarecrow Invasion! ๐ปโ๏ธโค๏ธ
We canโt wait to see you there!