Welcome to the Fest!

Join generations of moms and dads, grandmas & grandpas, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, friends and neighbors who flock to our grand downtown event. The heart of our festival is on the Fox River's west side in Lincoln Park - where hundreds of hand-crafted, whimsical Scarecrows are on display. (Vote for your FAV!) The soul of the festival is its tradition of family memories. Kids of the 80's are now bringing their OWN children to share the fun! Enjoy the carnival! Browse the HUGE Autumn on the Fox Arts and Crafts Show! See live entertainment and, of course, munch on delicious food - available throughout the festival and at the note-worthy pubs and cafes of St. Charles. FREE ADMISSION, PARKING, SHUTTLE & TROLLEY!


Recognized last year by MSN as one of the country’s Top Spots for Autumn, St. Charles’ Scarecrow Festival is a "natural" choice for a three-day getaway. Eleven hotels located within five minutes’ drive to the festival offer reasonable rates for the Columbus Day weekend - including Pheasant Run Resort, the Midwest's premier entertainment resort, and Hotel Baker, located right in the center of downtown. St. Charles has "charming" places to rest after your fun day at the fest.

Friday & Saturday: 9am - 9pm
Sunday: 9am - 6pm


Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 9am - 4pm
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A little about St. Charles...

An hour west of Chicago, St. Charles is located between I-90 and 88 and 15 miles west of 355.

As the Fox River winds its way through our community, St. Charles’ east and west banks offer striking architecture, excellent dining, and several shopping districts.

Main Street Bridge offers spectacular views of charming paddlewheel boats filled with visitors enjoying our beautiful valley.

Our "antiquing" reputation comes from the monthly Kane County Flea Market and antique stores that dot our downtown.

Theater lovers are delighted by award-winning performances of Noble Fool Theatricals, Zanies Comedy Club and Main Street’s Steel Beam Theatre.

Our Festival is just one of many "charms" of St. Charles!

 

St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau
800-777-4373 - www.VisitStCharles.com - info@visitstcharles.com