Scarecrows are taking over downtown squares, sidewalks and gardens across North Georgia this October. From small displays to full-scale invasions, here's where to find these creative fall characters and plan a seasonal stroll.

Acworth: Fall Scarecrow Display

October

Acworth

Stop for a look at Acworth's small scarecrow display on Main Street.

Alpharetta: Scarecrow Harvest

Oct. 4-Nov. 1

Downtown Alpharetta and city parks, Alpharetta

Explore patches of life-size scarecrows created by schools, businesses, families and community groups, with a scavenger hunt and voting for favorite displays.

Atlanta: Scarecrows in the Garden

October

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta

Explore dozens of whimsical scarecrows surrounded by more than 10,000 pumpkins and colorful fall flowers. New for the Garden's 50th anniversary, supersized scarecrows tower up to 12 feet tall in the Great Lawn Garden.

Ball Ground: Downtown Scarecrow Contest

October; removal deadline Nov. 6

Gilmer Ferry Road and downtown district, Ball Ground

Take a downtown stroll past handmade scarecrows designed to be funny, whimsical and family-friendly. Public voting ends Oct. 30, with winners announced on Halloween.

Blairsville: Scarecrows on the Square

October; exact dates not listed

Downtown square, Blairsville

Downtown merchants dress up the square with creative scarecrows, and visitors can help choose a favorite in the community contest.

Canton: Riverfest Scarecrow Displays

October

Downtown Canton, Canton

Scarecrows get a second act after Riverfest as participating businesses and civic groups move their creations downtown for a month of fall photo opportunities.

Cedartown: Downtown Scarecrow Contest

October-Nov. 9

Historic downtown Cedartown, Cedartown

Discover cheerful, handmade characters from businesses, schools, churches and families during the town's 10th annual contest. Displays are scheduled to be installed by Oct. 5 and remain through Nov. 9.

Douglasville: Annual Scarecrow Contest

Oct. 1-31

Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street, Douglasville

Check out scarecrows created by local team

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