Saskatchewan·PhotosThe annual scarecrow festival in Lumsden, Sask., is quirky and fun. Homeowners aren’t afraid to be satirical, even political, with their creations.Lumsden, Sask., celebrates 10th annual scarecrow festivalCBC News · Posted: Sep 20, 2025 7:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours agoOne of the scarecrow displays in Lumsden, at right, pays tribute to the social media firestorm that followed a couple caught on camera embracing at a Coldplay concert, at left. (@calebu2/TMX, Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)It’s that time of year when leaves begin to change, temperatures cool and the weird and wonderful scarecrows come out in Lumsden, Sask.The town of under 2,000 people, located 30 kilometres northwest of Regina, is hosting its annual scarecrow festival and street market this weekend. It’s the 10th anniversary.These days, the scarecrows range from your traditional straw men to quirky figures that are satirical, even political.A re-enactment of the viral “kiss cam” moment at a Coldplay concert is on display, with scarecrow replicas of a tech company CEO and the head of HR in an embrace.Another display appears to make a dig at the Saskatchewan government’s scaling back of sexual health education. In 2023, schools were forbidden from inviting third-party educators into their classroom for lessons on sexual health and parents were given the opportunity to opt their kids out of the human sexuality unit.Prizes are given out to homeowners and businesses for their creations.Scroll down to take a peek.One of the displays in Lumsden features a themed wedding scene. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)It’s not a full moon this weekend. Or is it? (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)With a population of just under 2,000, Lumsden attracts visitors in September for its annual scarecrow festival and street market. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC )Scarecrow replicas of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron embracing his company’s HR manager, Kristin Cabot, at a Coldplay concert. The moment fuelled a social media firestorm over the alleged affair caught on camera. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)These scarecrows take a jab at sexual health education policies. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)It’s the 10th anniversary of Lumsden’s Scarecrow Festival. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC News)Lumsden is promoted as a good place to retire because of its services and proximity to Regina, 30 kilometres away. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)This homeowner may be celebrating the fact the Cubs are going to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)Toucam Sam was given some straw wings and a bowl of giant Froot Loops. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)Scarecrows drive a tractor made from hay bales. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)Police decoy? Constable Scarecrow on duty. (Kaitlyn Schropp/CBC)
From Coldplay couple to sex education, this Sask. scarecrow festival has it all
