ABB Scarecrow Voting is Open
By Julie Perine on October 10, 2025
Editor's Note: As of the time of this posting, there are a few scarecrows still to be displayed on Main Street, Bridgeport. They will be added to the poll as they are placed and photos are taken.
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They are here – Bluey and Bingo, Bigfoot and even Adam Sandler. The Associated Businesses of Bridgeport Scarecrow Display is underway and starting today, voting is open.
A gallery featuring all scarecrows is below. Votes can be cast at the poll located to the right of this page and every Connect-Bridgeport page. From your mobile device, the poll is located below. Scroll until you see it.
The scarecrow receiving the most votes will be awarded the ABB's traveling plaque which can be displayed at the business until next year's contest. Taking the honor in 2024 was Landmark Realty.
The 15th annual contest is headed up by Hilary Gonzalez, ABB treasurer and Real Estate & Closing Manager for Kaufman Realty & Auctions WV.
"The ABB really enjoys this event because our businesses truly have so much fun participating in it," Gonzalez said. "Personally, it has been such a pleasure overseeing it because of the sheer excitement it brings to the businesses designing their scarecrows and the community participation in not only viewing the scarecrows but voting on them as well.”
In addition to the people’s choice award, a winner will be chosen by a panel of judges comprised of non-partial ABB members. Last year, Ford Funeral Home received that honor.
Although winners will be named, the main purpose of the display is to create a whimsical downtown corridor for people to enjoy.
Voting takes place on Connect-Bridgeport beginning today, Friday., Oct. 10, and ending Oct. 30. The winners will be announced Oct. 31. The rules of the contest are one vote per person. Voters must be registered users of the Connect-Bridgeport website. To create an account, simply choose the "Sign Up" tab on the top of the page. Each registered user may cast just one vote. (This is a friendly competition between businesses and a fun activity for residents. Please don't try to manipulate the system and cast more than one vote each.)
All displays must be removed by the weekend of Nov. 1-2, except for the winning scarecrows, which will remain on display throughout the work week. Plaques will be awarded at Light up Night, Thurs., Dec. 4.
Click on the gallery link to view the scarecrows and cast your vote on the poll.
"Trick or Treat with the Scarecrows" will take place 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. Families will walk a designated path along Main Street sidewalks, collecting candy at each scarecrow. Crosswalks will be manned by members of Bridgeport Police Department. The new Bridgeport Visitors Center at 103 West Main Street will host a food drive to benefit Shepherd’s Corner and s’more making will be available in a partnership with the CVB and Rominger Dental. Also between 4-5:30 p.m., a party will be held at the Benedum Civic Center to round out a festive evening.
The Associated Businesses of Bridgeport is an active organization which focuses on connecting Bridgeport businesses and building a strong business community. Any business which pays business and occupation tax in the City of Bridgeport is eligible for membership in the ABB by paying $95 annual dues and filling out paperwork. Contact Gonzalez at hilary@kaufmanrealty.com or 304-677-1970. Membership includes participation in the annual Scarecrow Contest, Light Up Night and Summer Kickoff and Food Truck Festival.
