Kington Langley Scarecrow Festival

Kington Langley Scarecrow Festival - 14th & 15th June 2025

Kington Langley's Weather-Worn Wonders
Get ready to be amazed by the extraordinary transformation of Kington Langley as it becomes a whimsical wonderland of weather-inspired scarecrows! Join us for our annual Scarecrow Festival, where the village streets come alive with creative displays that celebrate the ever-changing moods of the sky. From sun-kissed smiles to windswept wonders, our scarecrows capture the essence of every season, from the gentle spring showers to the blustering winter winds.

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Our purpose

Our festival was started back in 2000 by Elizabeth Coles as a small village event. It proved so popular it became a yearly event and by 2010 we set ourselves 3 goals:

to be a family friendly day out that doesn't cost the earth
to be a focal event for our community to be proud of
to raise funds for charities and local projects.

To date we have raised over £120,000 for charities and projects including:
Doorway, The Rainbow Trust, National Deaf Children's society, Doorway, Jemima's Gift, The Air Training Corps, The Scouts, our School, Church and Chapel, the Kington Langley Games club, Women's Institute, Croquet club and Tennis club...plus many more

The Elizabeth Coles Award

To honour our founder, each year we give a larger donation to a designated charity, for 2025 this is a local charity with links to our village called "Fatboys".
Fatboy's Cancer Charity is a small charity based in Wiltshire that aims to bring smiles to children across the UK who are suffering from cancer or other life-threatening illnesses. They also donate to other charities working in similar fields.
History and Origins: Established in 1999 in memory of Mike "Fatboy" Lawless, a Wiltshire Police officer who passed away from cancer at the age of 31. Mike had previously worked as a nurse, including at Guy's Hospital in London, and was a keen rugby player and musician. The charity was founded by his friends and family to honour his memory and his caring nature.
What They Do: The primary activity of Fatboy's Charity is to purchase and deliver Christmas gifts to children with cancer and other serious illnesses throughout the UK. The volunteers personally deliver these gifts, aiming to bring joy and support to the children and their families during a difficult time. They also make donations to other charities that support children with cancer and related illnesses.

Do ya wanna build a scarecrow?

Animation by Diboz

If you live locally then why not let the wild whims of weather inspire your scarecrow creation at our festival! Imagine a scarecrow battling a blustery gale, adorned with wind-tossed ribbons and tattered sails. Or perhaps one dressed in shimmering rain gear, ready to weather any storm. Maybe even a sun-kissed scarecrow sporting sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat, basking in the golden glow. Whether you envision a frosty frost-covered figure or a lightning-struck marvel, embrace the unpredictable nature of the elements and bring your weather-themed scarecrow to life.
You'll need to register your title so we don't have repeats, and then we'll contact you with a location where your Scarecrow will have to be in place by 10am on Saturday and Sunday. You'll even get a free tea and cake on us!
Just register here

Prime Sponsors 2025:

Kington Langley Scarecrow Festival: Weather Your Storm with Sponsorship
Looking to make a splash this summer? Sponsor the Kington Langley Scarecrow Festival and be part of a community event that's sure to weather any storm! Your brand will be seen by hundreds of visitors as they explore the village, admiring the creative scarecrows inspired by all things weather. From sunny days to stormy nights, your sponsorship will help bring this unique festival to life. Join us in celebrating the power of imagination and the unpredictability of the weather.