Stony Brook, NY - September 7, 2016 - Once again, it’s time for the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Annual Scarecrow Competition!  This will be the 26th year the spooky, silly, scary six-foot creations will adorn the pathways of picturesque Stony Brook Village Center for visitors to enjoy and vote in their favorite!  As in the past, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all scarecrows decorated with a majority of pink will receive 50 bonus points towards the competition!

Official Entry Forms are now available in most Stony Brook Village Center shops, at the offices of WMHO at 111 Main Street, 2nd floor, in Stony Brook or online. Categories are Professional, Adult/Family and Children’s.  Registration deadline will be September 30 and there is an entry fee of $15.  Winners will receive cash prizes awarded at WMHO’s Annual Halloween Festival, beginning at 2 pm on October 31.  Suffolk Center for Speech is the main event sponsor for the Festival and Competition.

You be the judge! Cast your vote for your favorite scarecrow!  Voting Ballots will also be available in all Village Center shops and eateries or at the WMHO office. 

For full information on this and other Stony Brook Village events, call 631-751-2244 or visit www.stonybrookvillage.com

Founded in 1939, WMHO is a not-for-profit corporation that develops and fosters community enrichment through cultural and educational experiences.  WMHO accomplishes this by enhancing and interpreting its historic and environmentally sensitive properties and by utilizing state-of-the-art technology. For more information, please visit www.wmho.org.