Families and Friends come together Thursday at Shangri-La Botanical Gardens in Orange for the Scarecrow Festival's annual "Sip and Stroll.” (Randy Strong/Special to the Orange Leader)

Sharon Hudnall, Myra Petkovsek and Parkes Hudnall raise their glasses in cheer in anticipation of a fun and entertaining stroll through Shanri-La. (Randy Strong/Special to the Orange Leader)

Deedra Lapray enjoys some food and drink with Matt Lapray before setting off on a journey down Scarecrow lane. (Randy Strong/Special to the Orange Leader)

Becky Washburn, Suzie Wallace, Michael Washburn and Frank Wallace contemplate which scarecrows they like the best. (Randy Strong/Special to the Orange Leader)

Brandee Ivey and Sherrie Martinez make sure they have enough refreshments to last the entire stroll through Shangri-La. (Randy Strong/Special to the Orange Leader)

Raul Burch and Paul Burch spend quality time with friends during the Scarecrow Festival's annual Sip and Scroll. (Randy Strong/Special to the Orange Leader)

Families and Friends come together Thursday at Shangri-La Botanical Gardens in Orange for the Scarecrow Festival's annual "Sip and Stroll.” (Randy Strong/Special to the Orange Leader)

Families and Friends come together Thursday at Shangri-La Botanical Gardens in Orange for the Scarecrow Festival's annual "Sip and Stroll.” (Randy Strong/Special to the Orange Leader)

Festival guests enjoy some rest and relaxation during their visit to the gardens. (Randy Strong/Special to the Orange Leader)

Festival guests enjoy some rest and relaxation during their visit to the gardens. (Randy Strong/Special to the Orange Leader)