Feckenham Scarecrow Weekend: What you need to know

Feckenham Scarecrow Weekend, an annual two-day straw spectacular, is coming back to the village on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6 for the 15th time. 

It usually welcomes about 1,000 visitors who will be able to tour the village with a free map searching for between 30 and 40 scarecrows which are all made by residents. 

OUTSTANDING: One of the scarecrows from a previous event (Image: Feckenham Scarecrow Weekend)

Ian Bellion, one of the organisers of the event, said: "This will be our second year back after the pandemic. 

"Last year was hugely successful but we got lucky with the weather, guests must have numbered in the thousands. 

"The event is free to attend, the maps are free and visitors can pick their favourite scarecrow. 

"Any money raised during the weekend will go towards maintaining the village green because trees are surprisingly expensive to upkeep."

Scarecrows will be outside homes between 11am and 4.30pm on both days. 

The event will also have games, a tea tent, a barbecue and more. 

(Image: Newsquest)

Mr Bellion continued: "It's a big community event so hopefully there will be no rain.

"It's something that brings the whole village together which is great. 

"The event is staffed by volunteers from the village and we could have around 40 scarecrows which are all made in the village. 

"It's a good, simple and cheap day out in a picturesque rural setting where hopefully people can enjoy the last bit of summer before winter sets in.

"I haven't seen as of the scarecrows yet as they are still being made but going off previous years everyone really tries their best. 

"The event is also more than just the scarecrows, we will have Feckenham's Erstwhile Border Morris, games for youngsters, a barbecue, homemade traditional puddings and exhibitions from local artists and craftsmen."

Entrance, parking and maps will all be free and organisers have advised sat nav users to enter the postcode B96 6HQ.