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The 18th
Haxby and Wigginton Scarecrow Festival 2026
Saturday 2nd–Monday 4th May
Come and join the fun!
Cash Only, please!
Make a Scarecrow! Join in the Fun!
It’s 20 years since we started the annual Haxby & Wigginton Scarecrow Festival, and our 18th Festival (thank you, COVID-19!). Each year we:
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Try to create a wonderful, good-value day out, bringing our local community together;
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Raise money for charities and good causes, many of them local.
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When is the Festival?
Early May Bank Holiday Weekend: Saturday 2nd–Monday 4th May
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Help us celebrate our 20th anniversary this year by joining in the fun!
(You might even win a prize if people vote for your scarecrow!)
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How To Join Inโ
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Get your Thinking Head on to come up with an idea for a scarecrow you can make and display.
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Register your scarecrow here; registrations open 1st March.
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Create your masterpiece, ready to display throughout the Festival. (You’ll need to have it on show between 10am and 7pm each day.)โโ
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The Scarecrow Festival Planning Team
Did you know…?
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With your help, in 2025 we raised
£5,492
Thank you so much!
About the Festival
When is it?
Early May Bank Holiday Weekend: Saturday 2nd–Monday 4th May
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It’s a great day out!
All trails start at Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church. We have a mix of long and short trails, suitable for long and short legs. Children (and adults!) feel like explorers: leading the way with a trail map and directions in hand!
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Trail Maps on sale 10am–4:30pm
Trail maps are only £3 each, or all five for £12 — the money raised goes to the great charities and good causes below.
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It’s good value — Your family only needs one map for a trail!
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Answer puzzle-clues as you go round to enter our competitions!
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Scarecrows on show 10am–7pm
Take your time and enjoy yourself! Perhaps do one or two routes a day, or maybe split the longest route over a couple of days if you like.
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Refreshments available 10am–5:30pm
Soup, sandwiches, cakes and toasted teacakes are available in our Church Hall, along with tea, coffee and squash. (And of course, toilets are here too!)
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Coming by bus or bike?
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Routes 1 and 20 stop right outside our church (ask for Haxby Pond).
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Routes 13 and 14 stop just around the corner (ask for Westfield Road).
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We have three ‘Sheffield’ bike stands (6 spaces) at the front of the church. You’re welcome to use these whilst in our building. Others are available in Haxby’s main shopping area.
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The Scarecrow Festival Planning Team
Join in the Fun!
Cash Only, Please!
Our Charities and Good Causes for 2026
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Details coming soon!
The Scarecrow Festival Planning Team