Scarecrows will again take over Hackettstown’s downtown this October when the annual Scarecrow Contest returns!

Hosted by Hackettstown Business Improvement District in partnership with WRNJ Radio, the 8^th annual Scarecrow Contest will kick off on Oct. 12.

The public can peruse the scarecrows all around town from Oct. 12-Nov. 8 and – new this year – can take selfies with the scarecrows for a chance to win BID Bucks.

In the Scarecrow Selfie challenge, residents and visitors alike can take a selfie with their favorite scarecrow and e-mail it to director@hackettstownbid.com or send it via direct message to the BID’s Facebook page. The BID will compile a photo album of selfies where visitors can like their favorites. The photo with the most likes will win $25 in BID Bucks, which can be used at any Business Improvement District business.

The winner of the scarecrow contest will be announced on WRNJ on Nov. 4.

A list of scarecrow locations will be available at HKTWN.com or on the BID’s Facebook page once it is finalized.