Voting Opens for ABB Scarecrow Contest
By Julie Perine on October 12, 2021
Voting is open for the Associated Businesses of Bridgeport Scarecrow Display. Created by city businesses, the whimsical characters are lining the Main Street corridor, welcoming motorists and foot travelers alike.
A gallery featuring all scarecrows is below. Votes can be cast at the poll located to the right of this and every Connect-Bridgeport page.
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 2020 was Hearing Solution Services’ rendition of SpongeBob.
Heading up this year's Scarecrow Display - the 11th annual - is Hilary Gonzalez, Real Estate & Closing Manager for Kaufman Realty & Auctions WV. It is her third year to chair the popular fall activity.
"This has been a great experience for me to see the excitement of the participants. I think this event is just all-around fun for not only the Associated Businesses of Bridgeport, but the community as well," she said. "It also gives the small businesses a fun and creative way to advertise."
Voting starts today, Tuesday, Oct. 12 and run through Oct. 29. To vote, you must be a registered user with Connect-Bridgeport. To create an account, simply choose the "Sign Up" tab on the top of the page. Each registered user may cast just one vote.
The winning scarecrow will be announced Sunday, Oct. 31 on Connect-Bridgeport and the plaque will be awarded at a later date.
In addition to this people’s choice award, a winner will be chosen by a panel of judges comprised of non-partial ABB members.
With the exception of the two winning scarecrows, displays must be removed by Tuesday, Nov. 2. The winning scarecrow will remain on display through Friday, Nov. 5.
A list of participating businesses and the light post number for their assigned scarecrow displays is as follows.
16 Bridgeport Parks & Rec
18 Bridgeport CVB/Connect-Bridgeport
19 Venture Real Estate
20 Dairy Queen
21 United Security Agency
22 Kaufman Realty & Auctions
23 City of Bridgeport
24 My Little Cupcake
25 Expressions Hair Design
28 Bridgeport Physical Therapy
31 WIC
31B Cava & Banko
32 About You Monograms
33 Hearing Solutions
34 GAL Land Company
42 Riggs Garage & Towing
43 Ford Funeral Home
44 NFM Lending
45 Steptoe & Johnson
46 Fairmont Federal Credit Union
47 Old Colony
48 ATA Martial Arts
50 KRB Kaufman Properties
52 Della’s Deli
56 WV Junior College
61 J Robey Law
The Associated Businesses of Bridgeport is an active organization which focuses on connecting Bridgeport businesses and building a strong business community. Any Bridgeport business not already a member of the ABB can secure membership by paying $95 annual dues and filling out paperwork. Contact Gonzalez at hilary@kaufmanrealty.com or 304-677-1970.
