Situated on the scenic Cabot Trail, Joe's Scarecrows has been visited by travelers from all over the world. Back in the mid 1980's,Mr Delaney had tried to make a garden on his land next to the main road.The neighbors had told him not to bother because the crows would eat all the vegetables from his garden.To outsmart these scavengers,Joe,being a huge fan of the Mi-Carême,put up 2 scarecrows dressed in funny costumes and masks.The very next morning there were a few cars stopped on the roadside,whose occupants were admiring the life-like scarecrows.Among the visitors were a couple from California who suggested to Joe to forget about his garden and to spend his time building more Mi-Carêmes.This is the story of the birth of the scarecrow theatre in St-Joseph- du -Moine. Joe and his son began making more mi-Carêmes and eventually had a field full of these characters who represented all walks of life.Each of them has a story behind it.Unlike any attraction you have ever seen. In 1996,Mr.Delaney passed away but his family have kept the tradition alive.
Hours of Operation Open: 09:00:00 Closed: 17:00:00
Months of Operation
From June to October
Website: http://www.collections.ic.gc.ca/micareme/joe.htm
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