Queensland school students will be busy creating and building their very own one-of-a-kind scarecrow.
This year's Ekka School Scarecrow Competition invites students to celebrate the rich sporting history of the Brisbane Showgrounds, which has hosted numerous sporting events since the 1880's.
Their creative masterpieces will be on display in the Agricultural Hall during Ekka.
Details:
17 Jul 2026
Entries Close
06 Aug 2026
Judging Commences
08 Aug 2026
Awards Presentation
Building a scarecrow offers a creative and engaging learning opportunity for Queensland primary school students.
This year's School Scarecrow competition invites students to explore the imaginative world of Scarecrow Outlaws and Garden Guardians.
Drawing inspiration from the whimsical and mysterious characters that might roam gardens or protect them, students are encouraged to create scarecrows that embody either mischievous outlaws or noble guardians of the garden realm.
Whether it’s a rogue scarecrow with a wild backstory or a heroic figure defending the veggie patch, this theme invites creativity, storytelling, and a touch of fantasy.
Using a "Scarecrow Outlaws and Garden Guardians" theme for the school scarecrow competition aligns with several aspects of the Queensland Primary School Curriculum, particularly in areas related to The Arts, English, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), and Design and Technologies.
It encourages students to explore character development, visual storytelling, and sustainability through hands-on creation.