Taunton's Scarecrow Showdown: Technical School & Local Business Take Top Honors
Taunton’s downtown has spoken, and the winners of this year’s Scarecrow Contest have been crowned with impressive voter turnout!
Taunton’s downtown has spoken, and the winners of this year’s Scarecrow Contest have been crowned with impressive voter turnout. Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School’s “Jack Skellington” scarecrow captured the school category with 581 votes, while H&L Bloom, Inc.’s “The Great Pumpkin Bus” drove away with the business category title, earning 526 votes.
The City of Taunton Park and Recreation Department announced the results Friday afternoon, October 24th, celebrating the creative displays that have decorated the downtown area throughout the fall season. “Congratulations to the winners of Taunton’s Downtown Scarecrow Contest,” the department shared on Facebook, praising both entries for their artistry and community spirit.
Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School’s winning entry brought the beloved character from The Nightmare Before Christmas to life with remarkable detail. Their “Mr. Skellington” features a skull-like head with Jack’s signature sewn-mouth smile, dressed in an authentic-looking black pinstripe suit. The scarecrow stands on a dark base with one foot resting on an orange jack-o’-lantern, holding a wire pumpkin in one raised hand, with his friendly ghost dog Zero floating by his side.
Meanwhile, H&L Bloom, Inc. transformed their entry into a nostalgic autumn scene with “The Great Pumpkin Bus.” The display features a bright yellow school bus cutout populated with scarecrow versions of beloved Peanuts characters, including Charlie Brown and Snoopy. The creative installation is adorned with autumn leaves and black bat cutouts, all mounted in a planter bursting with vibrant yellow and orange chrysanthemums.
The Park and Recreation Department expressed gratitude to all participants, noting that the contest has become a beloved tradition. “Thank you to EVERYONE that participated, this is such a fun way to start the fall,” the department’s post concluded, emphasizing the community engagement that makes the annual event special.