The Business Competition is the official kick off to the Arts and Crafts Festival. Each business in Halstead is welcome to participate.
2009 Competition: "Scarecrows Around Halstead" was the official kick off to the 2009 festival. Businesses created scarecrows, representing their company and ballot boxes were placed around town for the People's Choice votes.
The Real Estate Company's Monopoly Man Scarecrow
Judge's Award 2nd Place!
People's Choice Award 3rd Place!
Cover Home Remodeling's "STEVE" Scarecrow
The Senior Citizen's Center Scarecrows
People's Choice Award 2nd Place!
 
The Tortoise Gallery's Artsy Lady Scarecrow Central National Bank's Money Man
Judge's Award 1st Place! People's Choice Award 1st Place!
 
Halstead Fire Department Burning Scarecrow The Old Hardware Store scarecrow
Judge's Award 3rd Place!
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