BFG took first place in the public vote, followed by Postman Pat in second and Shrek in third.
Other favourites included The Grinch, Flying Fairies, The Gruffalo, Hedgehog Hettie and Ghostbusters.
Here’s a collection of pictures taken by Vik Stronge.
The organisers, posting on the We Are Altofts Facebook page, praised the effort behind the entries.
“We honestly can’t believe the standard of this year’s scarecrows. The creativity, the brilliant ideas, the attention to detail and the sheer amount of effort you’ve all put in has absolutely blown us away.” they said.
“We genuinely loveevery single entry, and we’re so grateful to everyone who got involved and helped bring our village to life.
"You’ve made this year’s festival something really special.”
Visitors also supported local businesses and enjoyed activities at St Mary Magdalene Church and Martin Frobisher Infant School.
