Otsiningo Park Scarecrow Contest Concludes
The 11th annual autumn display wraps up after public voting determines this year's top entries.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Civic
The annual Scarecrow Display and Contest at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton has officially concluded. Organizers are now removing the 65 creative displays that marked the event's 11th year.
Why it matters
The event provides a seasonal community tradition for Binghamton residents. Public voting determined the winners, highlighting local engagement with the park-based festivities.
A total of 65 participants competed for spots among the top 10 placements. The winning display was titled Fishing BC Parks by Coney.
The players
Otsiningo Park
This public space in Binghamton serves as the recurring site for the annual scarecrow competition.
News 34
This media entity participated in the contest but did not place in the top 10.
The details
The contest relied on community participation, with local residents casting votes to rank the entries. Following the conclusion of the event, organizers began the process of removing the displays from the grounds of Otsiningo Park.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Public voting for the contest concluded.
Industry Dynamics
The 11th annual Otsiningo Park Scarecrow Display and Contest follows a decade of tradition, maintaining a long-running pattern of community-driven public art in Binghamton. This consistent public engagement underscores the popularity of localized seasonal events in regional park programming.
Residents and park visitors can no longer view the displays as organizers are actively removing them from the grounds. The conclusion of the voting period marks the final opportunity for the public to have participated in the 2026 competition.
The takeaway
Annual community contests provide a measurable way for cities to increase park utilization during the autumn season. Residents looking to participate in future years should monitor local park calendars for registration windows as the event cycle repeats.
Further reading
For more on local community events, explore the Binghamton Civic section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WIVT/WBGH NewsChannel 34.
