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Embrace fall with the annual Scarecrow Fest, display contest

  Three weeks ago, the calendar turned to fall and with that brings an autumn festival celebrated in the greater  Frankenmuth area.

  The annual Scarecrow Fest will take place at Frankenmuth River Place Shops on Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20 and 26-27 from noon to 6pm both days.

  The Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau will also conduct its scarecrow display contest, with participating businesses gunning to earn the Golden Broom award.

  At River Place Shops, the activities will include pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling, arts and crafts, barrel train rides, and the always-popular trebuchet or pumpkin launcher in the River Place grassy field. Free family entertainment will also take place each weekend.

  While the event is free to attend, some activities may have a small fee, with cider and donuts available for purchase.

  The first weekend of Scarecrow Fest will include free entertainment from the Rock N Roll K9 team, featuring tricks, relay racing, choreographed obedience routines, and agility contests. Performances are on Saturday, October 19, at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm and Sunday, October 20, at 11am and 1:30pm.

  Also on October 20, a Doggie Costume Contest will be held at 4:30pm on the Fest Platz Stage. Following the contest, there will be a doggie pet trick-or-treating throughout the complex, 5:30-6pm. Pre-registration is required for the contest from 11am to 4:30pm at Hello Cats and Dogs in River Place Shops........

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