Welcome to the 2012 Hinterland

Scarecrow Festival & Trail

This fabulous Springtime Arts Festival is a showcase of all that’s quirky and creative in the Peninsula’s Hinterland region. Known for its rich bounty of gourmet cool-stores, boutique wineries, markets, galleries and natural retreats, the Hinterland of the Mornington Peninsula is the perfect place to roam. And our Scarecrow Festival can show you how. To find out how you can get involved check out the diary dates for 2012.

Scarecrow Festival Diary Dates:

August 13th - Last day for Festival Entries

September 1st - Trail & Specials Program Released

September 22nd - Official Opening The Scarecrow Touring Trail

Oct 6th - The Scarecrow Market Event

October 26th - Trail and Festival Closing date.

How to Enter

Now is the time to get busy thinking up and creating your unique hinterland Scarecrow. Entries are open to all individuals, community, schools, clubs and businesses of the Mornington Peninsula who would like to be involved. The only catch is that you have to exhibit your scarecrow in the Hinterland region. Check out our entry kit info and webpage to find out more.

The Hinterland’s Scarecrow Festival

is a little bit different

Unlike many Scarecrow Festival around the world, The Hinterland Scarecrow Festival offers a unconventional take on its interpretation of ‘the Scarecrow’. With a preference toward animated sculpture and unusual farm-yard characters, the Scarecrows often tell a story, taking on many forms and reflecting the creative leanings of this diverse and eclectic community.