The grand prize winner of the 11th annual Cambria Scarecrow Festival is no ordinary scarecrow.
In fact, none of the hundreds of handmade scarecrows entered in this year's festival would qualify as your garden variety scarecrow.
From now through the end of October, you'll find creative recreations of sea creatures, cartoon characters, zombies, and celebrities positioned throughout Cambria, San Simeon and Harmony.
The winners of the community contest were announced at this weekend's Octoberfest at the Pinedorado Grounds and the grand prize winner was an elaborate seahorse scarecrow named "Seabiscuit." You can find "Seabiscuit" at Robin's Restaurant. It was created by Tish Rogers.
Winners in various categories:
1st Prize Traditional Scarecrow: Farmer Red and His Prize Pig Miss Prissy by Diana Clark and Cheryle Raiter at Little Sur Inn
2nd Prize Traditional Scarecrow: Pippi Longstocking and Mr. Nillson by Diana Clark and Cheryle Raiter at Artifacts
3rd Prize Traditional Scarecrow: On-Time Henry by Mary Nixon and Amy Marshal at Pinedorado Grounds
1st Prize Most Imaginative Scarecrow: The Mime by Mary Nixon, Amy Marshal and Nancy Lacey at Envoy Mortgage
2nd Prize Most Imaginative Scarecrow: Truly Beet-iful by Andre Ponce at Soto's True Earth Market
3rd Prize Most Imaginative Scarecrow: Chimney Sweep group by Laureen Italiano at Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
1st Prize Scarecrow Inspired by Real Life: Amy Winehouse by Mary Nixon at Lily's Coffeehouse
2nd Prize Scarecrow Inspired by Real Life: Lady Liberty by Mary Nixon and Bonnie Neuer at San Simeon Lodge
3rd Prize Scarecrow Inspired by Real Life: USS Spinax by Frank Widmann and Terri Pilot at Cambria Vets Hall
1st Prize Humorous Scarecrow: Strong Man by Beverly Whitaker at Joselyn Center
2nd Prize Humorous Scarecrow: Vincent van Crow by Madison and Mason Breen at Breen Realty
3rd Prize Humorous Scarecrow: Harvest Feast by Chris and Dinah Brazelton at GOWA
1st Prize Scarecrow Inspired by the Ocean: Just Max by Mary Nixon and Amy Marshal at Moonstone Beach Bar and Grill
2nd Prize Scarecrow Inspired by the Ocean: Crow Neptune by Linda Winans at Black Hand Cellars
3rd Prize Scarecrow Inspired by the Ocean: Crab Aaron Crow by Laureen Italiano at West End Bar and Grill
1st Prize Scarecrow Duo, Trio or Small Group: Family Shrek by Sharon Vaughan and Michael Smith at Cambria Pines Lodge
2nd Prize Scarecrow Duo, Trio or Small Group: Gnomes (Guardin' Gnome and the Peaceful Gnomad) by Christine Fischer and Tigg Morales at Verde of Cambria
3rd Prize Scarecrow Duo, Trio or Small Group: Angelique and Barnabas by Teri Pilot at Pacific Hair
1st Prize Scarecrow Using the Unexpected: Shabby Chi-a-walker Rosie by Sharon Tatham and Julie Saunders at Simplistic Home
2nd Prize Scarecrow Using the Unexpected: Shelley the Mermaid by Ricardo Gonzalez at Seawind
3rd Prize Scarecrow Using the Unexpected: Keepers of the Forest by Bill and Cyndi Wittmeyer at Verde of Cambria
1st Prize Best Adult Workshop Scarecrow: Twiggy by Kim Miller at The Pit Stop
2nd Prize Best Adult Workshop Scarecrow: Maude Molly by Judy Stokely at Gold Coast Realty
3rd Prize Best Adult Workshop Scarecrow: Pala'ai Pumpkin by Curt, Helen and Madison Scott with Paula Taves at Cambria Palms Motel
1st Prize Best Kinetic Scarecrow: Blowing Kisses by Amy Pearson near the Shell gas station
2nd Prize Best Kinetic Scarecrow: Spinning Giant by Art Sherwyn and Rod Palla near the Shell gas station
3rd Prize Best Kinetic Scarecrow: Dancing Dolphins by Chris Fischer near the Shell gas station
1st Prize Best Scarecrow Group Installation: Zombie Wedding by Teri Pilot at Cambria Drive and Main Street
2nd Prize Best Scarecrow Group Installation: Arachnaphobia by Tonya McAlpine at Olallieberry Inn
3rd Prize Best Scarecrow Group Installation: Fiesta Day of the Dead by Leslie Hochschild at San Simeon Bar and Grill
For a map of the scarecrows, visit the Cambria Scarecrow Festival website.
