Entries are now open for the Stratford Scarecrow Trail.
Stratford District Council director of community services Kate Whareaitu says the event is fun for the whole family, from creating the scarecrows, to finding them scattered throughout the district.
"We're excited to be celebrating the trail's fifth year in 2021. Our community really gets behind the event and we hope this year is no different. Thanks especially to our sponsors for their support in making it happen."
There are four categories with prizes up for grabs. They are preschool, primary school, business and open. There is an additional prize across all of the categories for the best use of recycled materials.
Prizes for each category have been made possible through the support of Stratford New World, Fulton Hogan, Stratford ITM and the Stratford Business Association.