Celebrate fall in Michigan's Little Bavaria during Scarecrow Fest, with a fun family-friendly festival at Frankenmuth River Place Shops and special scarecrow displays throughout downtown Frankenmuth!

Taking place across two weekends in October, Scarecrow Fest includes both a Kids and Dog Weekend with special activities for everyone in the family.

You can also try your hand at pumpkin bowling, pumpkin painting, arts and crafts and take a ride on Grandpa Tiny's barrel train. Some activities include a small fee.

Schedule Of Events

Scarecrow Fest is Dogs Weekend

October 14, 2023

Rock N Roll K9s Performance Team putting on a total of 6 shows

11:00 am, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm in the Festival Platz area near the Cass River Bar and Grill.

October 15, 2023

Rock N Roll K9s Performance Team putting on a total of 6 shows

11:00 am, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm in the Festival Platz area near the Cass River Bar and Grill.

5:00 pm: The doggie costume contest - Fest Platz Stage.

Pre-registration at Hello Cats & Dogs is required for the costume contest

There is a Kids Trick or Treating on Sunday, October 22 throughout the complex from 5:15 pm – 5:45 pm starting at the Fest Platz – kids will be able to trick-or-treat from each store.

Themes of Kids Weekend

October 21-22, 2023

October 22, 2023

5:15 pm - 5:45 pm: Kids Trick or Treating -  Fest Platz - kids will be able to trick-or-treat from each store.

Date:
October 14-15 and 21-22, 2023

Hours:
12-6 pm

Location:
Frankenmuth River Place Shops, 925 South Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

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