Scarecrow Fest

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Celebrate fall in Michigan’s Little Bavaria during Scarecrow Fest, with a fun family-friendly festival at Frankenmuth River Place Shops and special scarecrow displays throughout downtown Frankenmuth! Taking place across two weekends in October, Scarecrow Fest includes special fall-themed activities for everyone in the family. October 19-20 is set up to be a BLAST with 6 performances from the Rock N Roll K9 team — 3 shows on Saturday at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm & Sunday at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm.Saturday and Sunday both weekends from noon – 6 pm, try your hand at the pumpkin catapult and see how far you can launch a pumpkin! Other fun fall-themed activities include pumpkin bowling, arts and crafts, pumpkin painting, and riding Grandpa Tiny’s Barrel Train! Some activities have a small fee; there is no entry fee for the Scarecrow Fest event. On Sunday, October 20, the doggie costume contest is at 4:30 pm on the Fest Platz Stage. A Kids Trick or Treating will be held on Sunday, October 27 throughout the complex from 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm starting at the Fest Platz – kids will be able to trick-or-treat from each store. Frankenmuth River Place Shops 925 South Main St., Frankenmuth. 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM