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🎃 Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival 2026
Get ready for a celebration of creativity, community and country charm at the Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival 2026!
Hosted by the Tamborine Mountain Chamber of Commerce, this exciting festival invites locals, businesses and visitors to design and display their very own scarecrows across the Mountain. From quirky and creative to traditional and whimsical, you’ll find scarecrows popping up in shopfronts, gardens, parks and along our scenic streets.
Make a day of it and explore Tamborine Mountain as you follow the scarecrow trail, discover local businesses, enjoy delicious food, and soak up the vibrant festival atmosphere.
The festival itself is a celebration of community, connection and a much-loved yearly tradition — bringing the Mountain to life with something for everyone to enjoy.
🌾 Festival Highlights
🎶 Live bands and local music
🎤 School and community performances
🎡 Fun rides for all ages
🍔 Delicious food vans and local flavours
🛍️ Market stalls showcasing local makers and businesses
🌾 Scarecrow trail across Tamborine Mountain
🗳️ People’s Choice voting
🏆 Prizes and awards for standout scarecrows
👨👩👧👦 Who Should Attend
Families, locals, visitors, and anyone looking for a fun and memorable day out in the Scenic Rim.
🛠️ Get Involved
Want to enter your own scarecrow?
Registrations are open to residents, businesses, schools and community groups.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
Celebrate the spirit of Tamborine Mountain, support local businesses, and be part of a unique festival filled with creativity, fun and community pride.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.