Meredith, New Hampshire's Annual
Scarecrow Stroll2026’s Contest is now open for Business Registration! All Meredith businesses are invited to sign up by Sept 21
Looking For A Family-Friendly Activity?
Take the Scarecrow Stroll!
Who Participates?
Meredith area businesses have been involed in the Greater Meredith Program’s Scarecrow Stroll for many years now! Over 30 small businesses construct displays, often with a theme that relates to their service or products, which can be visited from October 1 thru 31.
What is the Contest?
Business owners are competing for bragging rights; the public is invited to cast their ballot for the favorite display. The business with the most ballots cast will win the “People’s Choice Award”!
Enjoy Our Video Narrative of the
Scarecrow Stroll
Congratulations to the 2025
Winners of the GMP Scarecrow Competition!
Best Overall (Judge’s Choice)
Bayview Gallery
Scariest
The Wine’ing Butcher
Funniest
Emery and Garrett
People’s Choice
Family Affair Salon
Best Business Representation
Fish Tails Bait and Tackle
Special Recognition for Best Community Spirit Award
Meredith Landing Real Estate
Congratulations to the 2025 Winner of the
Cauldron of Goodies: Mackenzie!
This gift basket is generously donated by DeTolla Dental and also includes treats from some participating businesses; estimated value is over $500!
Thank You to the Cauldron of Goodies DONORS!:
- Giuseppe’s Pizzeria
- Hermit Woods Winery and Sweet Mercy Kitchen
- Annalee Dolls
- 48 Main Street Cafe
- Family Affair Salon
- Fish Tails Bait & Tackle
- The Common Man
- LAGO
- Lynn Leighton
- Meredith Village Savings Bank
- Mello Moose Coffee House
- Artistic Explorations/Sundius Designs
- Meredith Landing Real Estate
- Masiello Group Better Homes & Gardens
Cast Your Ballot
The Scarecrow Stroll takes place October 1 thru 31. Ballots can be picked up and cast at any business scarecrow location. We will have an interactive scarecrow map on this web page starting approximately October 2!
Upcoming Events
October 1-31
All Day You can cast your vote for Best Scarecrow throughout the month of October. While you’re in Meredith, visit the participating businesses!
October 31
The Winners will be Announced and Ballot Drawn for the Winner of the Cauldron of Goodies!
Small Selection of the
2025 Displays
Family Affair Salon
2025 The People’s Choice (highest number of ballots cast)
Bayview Gallery
Best in Show
The Wine'ing Butcher
Scariest
Emery and Garret
Funniest
Fish Tails Bait and Tackle
Best Business Representation
Meredith Landing Real Estate
Special Recognition: Best Community Spirit Award
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Do You Appreciate the GMP?
The Greater Meredith Program runs on donations and volunteer efforts from kind folks like you! You can help us further our community-wide initiatives, projects, and programs by contributing a tax-deductible donation. Your gift will support our work to introduce new ideas which we hope will shape the future economic vitality, tourism, beautification, and ability to offer FREE community events in/of Meredith.
Please consider volunteering today!
Throughout the year, we run several campaigns and host a number of events that help us raise funds to support our vision. The GMP does not conduct any lobbying or political activity. Explore our website to learn more!