Scarecrows on Parade begins this weekend at Ramona
Scarecrows on Parade can be viewed in Ramona beginning Saturday. These unusual works of art are on display through Halloween, provided the Kansas wind is gentle on these homemade creatures.
There's the Sunflower Maiden on Main Street, and not far away, in front of the senior center is the Bride and Broom — a collection of scarecrows made out of brooms to resemble a bridal party. Further down the street is Tony Meyer's scarecrow out mowing his lawn. Cousin's Corner Bed & Breakfast naturally has cousins playing badminton in the yard. The Misfortunate Biker — the one who collided with a tree — can be found on E Street, and on B Street Jakie Brunner is sporting new overalls as he hangs on his ladder to clean the eves.
This is just a sampling of the scarecrows found in Ramona. You may even spot some in the country on the road into town.
Scarecrows on Parade began in Ramona in 2001, and even spread to other neighboring towns in 2005 and 2006.
Jessica Gilbert, organizer of the annual event, had hoped the expanded five-town version of Scarecrows on Parade would flourish, but several towns already had other fall events which they needed to sustain. Keep alert, though, because a few scarecrows still have popped up in the countryside, where die-hard enthusiasts reside, said Gilbert.
The Ramona Café will be open again this weekend, after a brief closure while Reign Anduss recovered from a heart procedure. The café and Scarecrows on Parade make two great reasons to cruise through Ramona.
Maps showing the scarecrow locations will be available Saturday at the Ramona Café, 213 D Street, or the Dirt Gambler's Museum, 301 D Street, Ramona. The maps will be placed on the outside of both buildings and available anytime.
Everyone who builds a scarecrow in Ramona is eligible to win prizes, which will be awarded at the end of the month.
For more information about Scarecrows on Parade, contact Gilbert at 785-965-7110.
