The Meaford Scarecrow Invasion happens every autumn, September through mid-October. Meaford is invaded by hundreds of scarecrows hanging from lamp posts, posing in windows, and gathering outside Market Square & Meaford Hall.

Meaford residents and businesses get in on the fun by making hundreds of scarecrows and decorating the downtown area to reflect the town’s agricultural heritage. Come see for yourself!

This year’s Parade & Festival are on October 3rd

Upcoming events

  • Business Display Competition

    September 1 - September 28th

    Open to All Businesses of the

    Municipality of Meaford

  • Apple Pie Contest

    Friday October 4th

    Pie Intake: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Christ Church Anglican

    34 Boucher Street East

  • Parade and Family Festival

    October 3rd, 2025

    Parade: 6:00 PM in Downtown Meaford along Sykes Street

    Festival: 6:30 PM at the Rotary Harbour Pavilion