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Scarecrow Daze Festival

Sat, Oct 12 , 2024 • 7:00am - 4:00pm

Downtown , Shelbyville, IL 62565

The city of Shelbyville celebrates Scarecrows and fall in the downtown area.

During the Annual Scarecrow Daze Festival, the entire city of Shelbyville is decorated with scarecrows. With a different theme every year, entrants decorate their homes and businesses to the theme. There is also a large parade, kids' games, a beer tent, music, a quilt show, and plenty of food and crafts in downtown Shelbyville.

Places to stay nearby...

Lake Shelbyville

Shelbyville

Central Illinois lake with over 11,000 water acres and 172 miles of shoreline.

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Gregory's Resort Motel and Cabins

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Bordering U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Shelbyville, Greogry's has 12 rooms and a cabin.

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The Shelby Inn

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Located in Shelbyville at the south end of the lake. A great place to stay for the night, or enjoying year-round recreation facilities at Lake Shelbyville.…

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