By SHELLEY HOLDEN
Every October, the Scarecrow Festival transforms Cambria and San Simeon into an outdoor gallery filled with creativity, color, and community spirit. More than 200 handcrafted, whimsical scarecrows line the Village, Moonstone Drive, and Castillo and Hearst Drives in San Simeon—delighting visitors of all ages.
At the heart of it all is Dr. Crow—our fun-loving, supportive volunteer team that refreshes, repairs, repurposes, and creates scarecrows for the festival each year. Everyone is welcome! No experience or time commitment required. The Dr. Crow Workshop is located at 2515 Village Lane Road, Unit K.
We are gearing up for the 2026 Scarecrow Festival, and we would love for you to join us.
Whether you are creative, curious, or just enjoy being part of a fun community, check out these upcoming opportunities:
–April 11: 501(c) Community Faire from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pinedorado Grounds. Stop by the Scarecrow table, say hello, and pick up information about the organization. We will be creating a scarecrow or two in real time.
–April 30: Dr. Crow Orientation Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about Scarecrow Festival’s mission, explore the workshop, and see the extensive supplies, costumes, and materials. RSVP by April 23 to: info@cambriascarecrows.com
–May 4: Dr. Crow Workshop Opens, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Drop in whenever it is convenient. A Dr. Crow Resource Member is always onsite to guide you.
–May 7: Power Tool Safety Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn how to safely use hand and small power tools. RSVP by May 4 to: info@cambriascarecrows.com
–May 15 and May 16: Make-It-In-A-Day Workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help create 16 brand-new scarecrows each day. You will have a choice of one of two dates to create a scarecrow. Work solo or bring a friends or two. Stay tuned for registration details.
Not into crafting? Cambria Scarecrow Festival still needs you. If making scarecrows is not your thing, we have plenty of behind-the-scenes opportunities, including:
–Marketing
–Fundraising Events
–Community Outreach
–Scarecrow Installation & Removal
–Scarecrow Patrol (on-site maintenance during October)
Learn more by visiting the website: cambriascarecrows.com and click the Volunteer / Dr. Crow button or email to: info@cambriascarecrows.com
