The Island County Fair Association is hosting its first-ever Scarecrow Festival this Sunday.

Fair volunteers are inviting everyone to come celebrate autumn by handcrafting a unique scarecrow at the fairgrounds in Langley. All the materials needed to personalize what is sure to become a favorite family member will be provided by the fair association, including straw left over from the fair-time maze.

Continuing the recycle theme, old clothes and newspaper will be available for use. Instructions and helpers will also be on hand to assist.

The event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 2 on the grass at Fiddle Faddle Farm.

Bring the entire family, enjoy free hot dogs and hamburgers, and start a new family tradition.

The cost is $10 per scarecrow, or purchase one of the fair’s ready-made characters.

Scarecrow makers can retreat to dry space in the barns if it rains.