Fall Fun Festival at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
Visitors can explore the botanical grounds while browsing artisan vendor booths, the GrowGetters plant sale, and the Garden Shop. The celebration features live music and dance performances, barbecue food, and a display of community-made scarecrows. Children can participate in hands-on activities such as origami, worm digging, and garden planting.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free admission for all. Scarecrow contest participation has a separate fee: $10 deposit per entry when registering and picking up supplies, with $5 refunded when the scarecrow is brought for display; if registering with a finished scarecrow on October 9 or 10, the entry fee is $5.
Hours
10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
A barbecue lunch is available for purchase courtesy of the Amigos de Vista Lions, alongside snacks sold at the Garden Shop.
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Tips & Advice
- Sign in with your email during the festival to be entered into the drawing for door prizes.
- If entering the scarecrow contest, construct your scarecrow off-site using bagged stuffing and avoid using screws or staples.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the scarecrow contest work?
Scarecrows are built at home using armatures, clothes, and bagged stuffing, then delivered to the gardens to be displayed along the Incredible Edibles garden fence for judging.
What materials are prohibited in scarecrow construction?
Do not use screws or staples, and do not pack scarecrows with unbagged straw or paper.
What food options are available?
A barbecue lunch is available for purchase courtesy of the Amigos de Vista Lions, and snacks are available at the Garden Shop.
What activities are available for children?
Activities for kids include batty origami, The Great Pumpkin, I Dig Worms, 3 Sisters Planting, and crafts in the Children's Garden.
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