The Scarecrow Invasion and Family Festival happens every autumn from mid-September to mid-October. Meaford is invaded by scarecrows hanging from lamp posts, posing in windows, and gathering at strategic areas such as the entrance to town and outside Meaford Hall.
On the Friday night of the weekend before Thanksgiving (October 4th, 2024), the festival begins with a parade. The crowd follows the parade to the family festival at the harbour with free children’s activities and entertainment.
The Meaford Scarecrow Invasion & Family Festival is a completely volunteer driven community event, whose purpose is to foster tourism and community spirit, by involving and including all residents, businesses and organizations in planning and implementing the event.
