The East Budleigh Scarecrow Festival fundraising event makes a comeback on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday 12 after a two-year gap.

Exmouth Journal: East Budleigh Scarecrow FestivalEast Budleigh Scarecrow Festival (Image: Contributed)

It will take place at the Village Hall where food and drink will be on sale between 11am and 4pm on both days, along with stalls selling crafts, cakes, second-hand books, plants and bric-a-brac.

Exmouth Journal: Mermaid scarecrow at a previous festivalMermaid scarecrow at a previous festival (Image: Contributed)

Rock Choir East Devon will be performing on Saturday lunchtime and on Sunday there will be more musical entertainment during the day.

Exmouth Journal: Woodcarver scarecrow in East BudleighWoodcarver scarecrow in East Budleigh (Image: Contributed)

The Duck Race will sail on both afternoons, with cash prizes to be won, and there will be a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses.

Exmouth Journal: East Budleigh Scarecrow FestivalEast Budleigh Scarecrow Festival (Image: Contributed)

The All Saints Church bell tower will be open for tours on both afternoons and on Sunday there will be a parade of rally cars, a dog show at the Recreation Ground, and historic cars on display in the Vicarage garden on Sunday.

The festival will close with a Songs of Praise service in All Saints Church on Sunday evening.