The Next Allestree Scarecrow Festival is
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September 2023... 10:00am - 4:00pm
Get your programmes, eat, drink, shop and have fun at Scarecrow HQ, which is at the Red Cow
Hay, I'm Woody,
Allestree's Head Scarecrow.
Allestree Scarecrow Festival, 2023, will take place over the 1st weekend in September as usual, and we're looking forward to welcoming you there.
As usual, you can start your day by picking up a programme and route map at the much loved 'scarecrow HQ' at the Red Cow on St Edmunds Close, and while you're there, you can check out the awesome treats, crafts, activities, food and drink.
This year is the fifth anniversary of the festival, and to date, thousands of visitors enjoyed the first four festivals in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, and together as a community, we raised over £6,000 for our chosen charities.
Visitor Information
What's on?
The event will be over 2 days, from Saturday 2nd September to Sunday 3rd September 2023 10:00 am until 5:00 pm
The Scarecrow Trail
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm
There are more scarecrows than ever to find and you can get your maps at Scarecrow HQ (The Red Cow).
There are prizes for the best and worst scarecrows across various categories, and the awards will be announced at Scarecrow HW (The Red Cow) after 4:00 pm on Sunday.
Here are some entries from previous years:
Scarecrow HQ (The Red Cow)
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
We're working hard to confirm what activities and stalls will be coming to the festival in 2023. Come back soon.
Here are some pictures from previous years:
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Scarecrow HQ
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Programmes & MacMillan Raffle
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Stalls
Photo by: John DoeButton
Incredible Ice Cream
The raffle
tickets will be available Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
Watch this space for a summary of this year's prizes...
Prizes will be drawn on Sunday after 4:00 pm at Scarecrow HQ (The Red Cow)
More visitor Information
When is Allestree Scarecrow Festival?
The event will be over 2 days, from Saturday 2nd September to Sunday 3rd September 2022 10:00 am until 5:00 pm
How do I find the scarecrows?
Get your programmes with trail maps from the Red Cow. There is an optional suggested donation for the programme.
How much does it cost?
There's no charge to attend, but we will be raising funds for our chosen charities so we'd love a donation.
What's on at Scarecrow HQ?
There's plenty to see, do, buy, eat and enjoy at scarecrow HQ, which is where you can come to get your programme.
You can also book a table and enjoy some great grub.
Where can I Park?
You can park at Scarecrow HQ... The Red Cow, Allestree and there's plenty of free on-street parking.
Will there be any toilets?
There are facilities at the Red Cow and Park Farm, but we can't guarantee access.
Will there be refreshments?
You can book a table at the Red Cow, and there are other places to eat and drink around Allestree. We strongly advise you to book or at least check online to see what is open and what their own process is.
How do I find the Scarecrow HQ at The Red Cow?
The address is: the Red Cow, 2 St Edmunds Close, Allestree. DE22 2DZ.
Allestree is part of the city of Derby in Derbyshire.
It is situated on the A6 road, about 2 miles (3 km) north of Derby City Centre and just off the A38.
It is bordered by the district of Amber Valley along its western and northern edges and Erewash in its north-east corner.
To the south it borders the ward of Mackworth and to the east the ward of Darley Abbey.
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