The Shelbyville Scarecrow Daze starts later this afternoon and runs through Sunday, with the theme of the weekend being “A Day at the Lake.” Tad Mayhall, of the Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce, says that the weekend will be a real treat for those attending the festivities.

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Aside from everything else that is taking place, Mayhall says that Saturday night at dusk is the time to really see and take part in Balloon Fest, which is being held in conjunction with Scarecrow Daze this year.

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Scarecrow Daze and Balloon Fest begins on Friday with the Flu Shot Clinic and the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Dinner, with each of these events beginning at 4:30. For a complete list of activities and events throughout the entire weekend, you can visit the Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce online at shelbyvillechamberofcommerce.com or by giving them a call at 774-2221.