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Participation Kits for the Interactive Community Event on Sale Now<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (September 7, 2021)\u00a0<\/strong>– An event designed to encourage safe, outdoor fun during business shutdowns and restrictions in 2020, will continue this year. Historic Downtown Bethlehem\u2019s Scarecrow Showdown was such a big hit that the Downtown Bethlehem Association (DBA) decided to make it an annual event. DBA Manager Tammy Wendling said, \u201cWith uncertainty about the Delta variant putting many plans in flux, people are seeking fun, outdoor experiences that their families can enjoy while maintaining social distance. This community contest combines a creative at-home element with a public art display. It\u2019s so much fun!\u201d<\/p>\n During the Scarecrow Showdown, participants decorate a scarecrow that the DBA displays in Historic Downtown Bethlehem. Last year\u2019s creative entries included everything from traditional straw-stuffed scarecrows to whimsical creatures and several dedicated to the community\u2019s healthcare heroes. \u201cAs this pandemic continues, we have a responsibility to find creative and safe ways to support local businesses. If we lose them, our city will be a shell of itself after the pandemic,\u201d said Wendling.<\/p>\n How to Enter a Scarecrow<\/p>\n Visitors Will Vote for Their Favorites<\/p>\n Every entrant will receive a voting link to share with family and friends. The Downtown Bethlehem Association will announce the winner on the Heart of Bethlehem\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram\u00a0<\/a>pages on November 1.<\/p>\n Facebook Event Link<\/a><\/p>\n Video from 2020 event\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Participation Kits for the Interactive Community Event on Sale Now Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (September 7, 2021)\u00a0– An event designed to encourage safe, outdoor fun during business shutdowns and restrictions in … Continue reading Popular, Socially Distanced Scarecrow Showdown Returns to Bethlehem<\/span> \n
\nTammy Wendling
\nDowntown Bethlehem Association Manager
\nBethlehem Chamber of Commerce
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