Its Fall Y’all: Scarecrow Fest Returns to Delavan Saturday, September 18th 2021

It’s almost Fall, y’all! And you know what that means! The 21st Annual Scarecrow Fest is just around the corner! Join in on the free and festive fun Saturday, September 18th for a full day of fall activities for the whole family throughout historic Downtown Delavan! 

This year’s Scarecrow Fest event will feature the ever popular Scarecrow Walk, free pumpkins, Walldog Mural tours, food trucks, DIY Scarecrow building workshops, sidewalk sales, market vendors, live music, and so much more, there’s sure to be something for everyone!

Scarecrow Walk

A Scarecrow Fest tradition lives on! Stroll the bricks streets and meet the Scarecrows built and decorated by local businesses and organizations.  From kooky, to classic, to farm style favorites, the Scarecrow Walk is the highlight of the festival you will not want to miss. You can even vote for your favorite Scarecrows to earn their creators awards and prizes.

Family Activities

When we say ‘fun for the whole family’ we truly mean it! Get inspired by the Scarecrows lining the streets and purchase a DIY Scarecrow Kit to go and build your buddy at home. Kiddos can pick up a free pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch. Embark on a Wallldog Mural Tour and learn more about Delavan’s unique history while completing a Scavenger Hunt perfect for all ages. Pose for a photo-op in front of an old fashioned pickup truck at the Aram Public Library. Ever wanted to hug a sheep or befriend a bearded dragon? Head to the Gee Funny Farm Petting Zoo at the Library throughout the afternoon and meet some new fuzzy friends.

Chow Down

With all the activity, your stomach will definitely be grumbling. Eat your way through Scarecrow Fest by visiting the many food trucks and vendors for a savory snack or a sweet treat. Enjoy offerings from the Isola.eats, Sandwich Sisters, The Mini Donut Truck, Taqueria La Estrella, and Pastries by Chad. Utiger’s Jewelry, the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and La Monarcha will also be selling burgers, brats, hotdogs, corn, baked potatoes, chili, and other refreshments! Can you say yum?!

Live Entertainment

No Downtown Delavan event could be complete without some live entertainment! The Scarecrow Fest lineup includes performances by The Sonic Boomers, Underground Sound Jazz, and Paulie and the Poor Boys. Pink Fraud will round out the festival with a free concert in the park at 7:00 pm at the Phoenix Park Bandshell and feature a laser light show by Laser Fusion.  

Shop the Downtown

While you’re exploring Downtown Delavan, be sure to shop the craft and vendor market featuring over 50 unique crafters, artisans, home bakers, and small business owners. With products ranging from homegrown produce, handcrafted pottery, and uncommon finds, your new favorite treasures are sure to be found. Additionally, downtown businesses will be hosting sidewalk sales and Scarecrow Fest specials available for one day only!

Don’t miss Scarecrow Fest, Saturday, September 18th, 2021 10 am – 4 pm in beautiful downtown, Delavan, Wisconsin. Scarecrow Fest is sponsored by the Downtown Business Association, Delavan Historic Foundation, Visit Delavan, Connect Communities, and Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

For more information on Scarecrow Fest and other upcoming events, go to VisitDelavan.com or call (262) 728-600

Sip, Shop, Stroll, Repeat: Delavan Wine Walk 2021

Sip, stroll, and shop throughout Historic Downtown at the Delavan Wine Walk, Saturday, May 22nd! Sample tastings of fine wines from various regions throughout the world and discover the treasures of the historic downtown.

Each Wine Walk Participant will enjoy tastings at 13 downtown businesses as well as receive a tasting passport, event map, a complimentary bottle of water, and a souvenir glass tucked inside a Wine Walk tote!

Stop in at the open storefront located at 237 E. Walworth Avenue for check-in beginning at 3:00 p.m. From there, Wine Walkers will make their way through the Downtown and complete their tasting passports. Tasting locations include:

• Beall Jewelers
• Brick Street Yarn
• Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
• Delavan Homestyle Bakery
• Jonathan’s on Brick Street
• Licoreria La Costera
• LSJ Music Company
• Oficina de Multiservicios
• Ol’ Wisco Bar and Grill
• Rural Mutual Insurance Company
• The Treasury
• Unique Home Decor
• Utiger Jewelry Inc.

For those who find a wine or two that are a “must enjoy again”, participants will have the opportunity to purchase the wines at the end of the event at Licoreria La Costera. 

Turn your Wine Walk experience into a weekend getaway with the Spring Wine & Dine Weekend package with Lake Lawn Resort. Starting at $499, this package brings together great wine, great food, and great friends. Start your weekend with a Tuscan Wine Dinner Friday evening followed by a Saturday afternoon leisurely tour of Delavan Lake Resort aboard the Lake Lawn Queen. You’ll then sip your way through downtown Delavan with tickets and shuttle transportation to the Delavan Wine Walk on Saturday,May 22^nd from 3:30 PM until 7:30 PM.

Wine Walk registrants must be 21+ to participate. Only 150 tickets will be sold and can be purchased at VisitDelavan.com/WineWalk for $25. Designated Driver tickets will be sold for $15 in advance or at the door.

As always, we encourage participants to drink responsibly and have a designated driver or arranged transportation for this event.

For more events and information, please go to VisitDelavan.com. Cheers!