Residents of Stithians outdid themselves at this year’s Scarecrow Festival.
Less scarecrows than works of art, the creations depicted a variety of books and TV shows.
In first place was 'Scrumdiddlyumptious', depicting The BFG. Image: Sara Turk
n Hairy Maclary made an appearance. Image: Sara Turk
They included The BFG, the Gruffalo, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the Mr Men.
In total there were 42 scarecrows created, which were put on display as a tour around the village.
n The Mr Men are re-created as scarecrows. Image: Sara Turk
n The BFG and Sophie came second. Image: Stithians Parish Council
Hundreds of people came to visit over the course of the weekend, following a map to find them.
All visitors were asked to select their top four, with those receiving the most votes named the winners.
The Gruffalo made an appearance. Image: Sara Turk
Raptor came in third place. Image: Sara Turk
In first place was ‘Scrumdiddlyumptious’, a stunningly accurate depiction of Roald Dahl’s The BFG.
Following the same theme, in second place was The BFG & Sophie, while a lifelike dinosaur ‘Raptor’ came third and Wizarding Fun, showing Harry Potter and Ron Weasley at Platform 9 ¾ was voted fourth.
'Scare-lock Holmes' presided over the village. Image: Sara Turk
The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Image: Sara Turk
A record 270 maps were sold, raising 1,547 for local good causes. Those benefiting will be Stithians Rainbows & Brownies, Defibrillator Group and Stithians Energy Group.
The event was organised by Stithians Parish Council and Stithians Show, and sponsored by Feritech Global Ltd.
Harry and Betty from The Scarecrow's Wedding. Image: Sara Turk
Ring the bell for Paddington Bear. Image: Sara Turk
The organisers said: “What a fantastic weekend, with 42 scarecrows part of this year's Stithians Scarecrow Festival.
“There has been amazing support from village residents and people from further afield with a record 270 maps sold. There's been a real buzz with people, young and old, exploring the village and admiring everyone's amazing creations.
n Harry Potter and Ron Weasley in ‘Wizarding Fun’ came fourth. Image: Stithians Parish Council
Stithians Pre-school's entry. Image: Sara Turk
Smaug and Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit. Image: Sara Turk
“Well done all concerned. Great effort Stithians.
"The scarecrow makers have excelled themselves this year."
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