Scarecrow Fest 2026 is officially underway! Ballots are available at the Solvang Visitors Center, Solvang Chamber of Commerce and Buellton Chamber of Commerce offices! You can also vote anytime online at https://syvscarecrows.com/

Join the fun! Come see the creative scarecrows all across Solvang, Buellton, Santa Ynez and Los Olivos and don’t forget to VOTE!

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Starting October 1, Santa Ynez Valley merchants will welcome the fall season with the annual Scarecrow Fest and Contest, inviting residents and visitors to vote for their favorite scarecrows throughout the month.

One community from the six participating townships—Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, and Solvang—will earn the honor of the Harvest Cup Winner.

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Scarecrow Fest! This year we’ve expanded the competition to be SYV wide and we are looking forward to seeing all the creative scarecrows!

Register today to be part of the fun!
https://syvscarecrows.com/