262-4200- That’s the number to call to reserve your pole!
There is a limited supply-so get yours now!

Pole? Yes, to hold up your entry in the
1st Annual Main Street Martinsburg Scarecrow Decorating Event.

Whether scary or funny, silly or ridiculous, this is your chance to express yourself and your business or organization! Use your imagination, discarded old clothes, hats, gloves, and any other accessories you’ll need to make your scarecrow unforgettable!

Building on the success of the Palette Project 2007, the light poles downtown will be decorated with scarecrows beginning September 29th, 2007. This is a great way to usher in the beginning of the fall and winter holiday season for our downtown.

We are looking for a few good men…and women, children, businesses and organizations to create a scarecrow masterpiece. It can be any theme, from the traditional to the absurd, from a rock star to a robot. All we ask is that they be “family friendly” since they will be on public display. Other requirements are that they are weatherproof, solidly constructed and able to withstand being displayed outside from September 29 thru November 3 (about one month). Please make sure that all accessories are firmly attached.

Please call Randy Lewis at Main Street at 262-4200 or email rlewis@mainstreetmartinsburg.com to sign up and reserve your pole now! We expect this opportunity to showcase your business and talents to go fast as poles are limited. There is no charge to participate in this event.

FINE PRINT
• Creators are responsible for attaching the scarecrows to their assigned lightpole on Saturday, September 29 between 7-9 a.m.. Plastic ties must be used so as to not damage the paint. Main Street volunteers will be around, but able to offer only minimal assistance. Scarecrow is to removed by creator on Sunday Nov 4 or Monday November 5th.
• Main Street Martinsburg is not responsible for any losses to your scarecrow. You are expected to visit it periodically to make sure it is still in good shape and not an eyesore.
• “Sponsored by” or Business advertising is allowed (tastefully) as part of the design. This plaque can not exceed 9x4 inches.
• Scarecrow and surrounds can not impede sidewalk, parking meter, access from street to sidewalk or parking meters. Once assigned a pole you might want to look at the location before deciding on your design.