A mini scarecrow competition will be held ahead of the June 16 event. 

The competition is open to all primary school aged children, with $25 prize money up for grabs. 

Applications to enter the competition are available from the Alpaca Shop at Deloraine or email artsdeloraine@gmail.com. 

Entrants are encouraged to use any materials, with paddle pop sticks, twigs, straw, felt and cotton all being suggested. 

The scarecrow must not be taller than 20 centimetres and be able to stick into a flower pot. Entries for the competition close on May 1.