One of the many scarecrows on display along Main St. in Wethersfield
You might have noticed something different about Main Street in Old Wethersfield lately. There is a new presence in town, some visitors that at first glance might seem a bit spooky and out of place. But don’t worry, these visitors aren’t here to scare you, even though their name might imply such.
Scarecrows have moved into Old Wethersfield, and they will inhabit the Main Street business section until Oct. 24 for an event called “Scarecrows Along Main Street,” established 15 years ago by members of The Olde Wethersfield Shopkeepers Association.
“It was started as a way to encourage people to visit Main Street,” said Dana Spicer, owner of Heart of the Country, a gift shop at 169 Main St.
In the past, “Scarecrows Along Main Street” has showcased the creativity and ingenuity of children, families and organizations of Wethersfield and its surrounding communities.
Spicer said the idea for the event started 15 years ago when a member of the Shopkeepers Association went to an out-of-state harvest festival and saw something similar. “We thought the event would be a nice thing,” she said. “It’s a way to feature businesses in Old Wethersfield.”
Usually around 50 different submissions are showcased on Main Street from the intersection of Garden Street to the intersection of Hartford Avenue.
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