Artists invited to compete in scarecrow competition

FALLBROOK - Both amateur and professional artists are now invited to join in a creative competition of designing and building scarecrows for Fallbrook Scarecrow Days in October.

During October, scarecrows of various shapes, sizes and themes will be seen from Mission Avenue to Main Street – in the front of almost every business.

“Scarecrows Days was started to help bring tourism to Fallbrook,” said founder/event coordinator Jackie Heyneman.

According to organizers, artists are invited to create a scarecrow and add a “touch of class” to their favorite harvest companion. Two prizes will be...