The 31^st Annual St. Charles Scarecrow Fest saw thousands of residents and visitors from across the state and around the country, come together in St. Charles over the course of the three-day festival to vote for their favorite scarecrow creations from more than 100 entries on display.

Darius Grigaliunas, the newest board member of the Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau, presided over the closing ceremonies on the Arcada Theatre Zone’s Entertainment Stage, at Lincoln Park.  City of St. Charles Mayor, Ray Rogina, and Miss Illinois, Jaryn Franklin, presented the contest awards during closing ceremonies on Sunday, Oct. 9.

Here are the results:

MECHANICAL CATEGORY:

First Prize ($550) – “Dogs” by Ted Eynik:

Second Prize ($400) – “Under the Sea” by Lisa Larson:

Third Prize ($300) – “From Rags to Witches” by Janura’s:

MEGA CATEGORY:

First Prize ($450) – “The Legend of Sleepy St. Charles” by Kevin and Lindsay Hermann:

Second Prize ($300) – “Pub 2 Too Many” by Tatiana Hamilton & Natalie Bork:

Third Prize ($200) – “Marklund’s Party by Stephanie Bushong and Markland:

CLUBS NOT FOR PROFIT INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY:

First Prize ($300) – “We Gather Together!” by St. Patrick Preschool:

Second Prize ($225) – “Calvin and Hobbs” by The Anderson Family:

Third Prize ($175) – “It’s a HOOT at Swing Set Preschool” by Swing Set Preschool:

Fourth Prize ($125) – “Mermaid Scarecrow…be proud of the skin you’re in,” by Ferson Creek Brownie Troop #48:

Fifth Prize ($100) “Charlette St. Charles” by St. Charles Park District Dance Academy:

Sixth Prize ($75) – “Let the Scouts Be With You” By Cub Scout Pack #113:

Seventh Prize ($75) – “Sugar Skull” by Lily Contreras:

FAMILY CATEGORY:

First Prize ($200) – “The American Bison” by Drew Pistilli:

Second Prize ($150) – “Scare Wars: Yoda and the Battle of the Scarecrows” by Team Fraser:

Third Prize ($100) – “Pokemon Crow” created by Joy Wilbur:

ST. CHARLES BUSINESS CATEGORY:

First Place Prize (ad in the Kane County Chronicle), Trellis Farm and Garden of St. Charles:

“Deadlift” by CrossFit 333 of St. Charles, Second Place Prize (ad in the Kane County Chronicle)

SOURCE: Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau news release