The Annual Scarecrow Festival & Contest returns Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 2-5pm at the Johnson History Museum! The Scarecrow Contest continues as the big draw, with schools, individuals, and community groups vying for cash prizes as they enter homemade scarecrows into the annual competition. The courthouse lawn will be filled with favorites like pumpkin decorating, craft tents, and more! Local agricultural displays and WaterVentures, a mobile learning lab, will educate visitors on the history of agriculture and the importance of conserving our natural resources. $10 per person, all inclusive of food and activities.