Garstang Summer Festival 2026: Scarecrow Trail categories, dates and Sunday Funday details

Garstang Summer Festival is gearing up for the return of its weekend of fun at the end of June, with the much anticipated annual Scarecrow Festival and Sunday Funday.

Organisers are encouraging businesses, schools, shops, children and adults to get involved and make a sports-themed scarecrow to take pride of place along the trail.

Prizes will be awarded to the best scarecrows in each category, with eight categories now available for locals to enter.

What this year’s Garstang Scarecrow Festival categories?

This year, organisers have increased the number of categories available to enter. These are:

• Children aged 10 and under
• Children aged 11 to 17
• Adults
• Nurseries, preschools and schools
• Businesses
• Community groups
• Care and nursing homes
• Canal barges

There will also be prizes awarded for:

• Best street
• Best mechanical entry
• Best topical entry

When will the Scarecrow Trail and family funfair take place?

Garstang’s Scarecrow Festival kicks off on Friday, June 26 and runs until Sunday, June 28, finishing with the family funfair on the Sunday.

How much does it cost to enter?

Organisers have confirmed that it is completely free to enter all scarecrow competition categories.

How can I enter a scarecrow into the festival trail?

Simply complete the entry form with your name, contact details, the name of your scarecrow, the category and its location.

Once all entries have been confirmed, an official Scarecrow Trail map will be published so locals can enjoy them all.

When and where will the Sunday Funday take place?

The Garstang Summer Festival Sunday Funday is set to take place on Sunday, June 28, at Garstang Cricket Club.

What will be at the Sunday Funday event?

The free event will feature live local music, entertainment and games, fairground rides, food and drink stalls, a licensed bar and summer stalls.