The temps may still be in the 80s, but all the fun of fall will soon be here on the Central Coast.

Get your autumnal fix Oct. 19 at the 12th Annual Great Pumpkin and Scarecrow Contest. This free event is from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mission Plaza in SLO. There will be giant pumpkins, scarecrows, family activities, music, and more. Pumpkin weighing will take place at 6 p.m. New this year is the youth, 4-H/FFA, and Adult Carved Pumpkin and Mechanical Scarecrow categories. To enter any of the contests, stop by any Farm Supply location to pick up an entry form or visit farmsupplycompany.com to download a copy. Δ