Monday, September 12, 2011

What the Hay? Have you Ever Been On the Montana Bale Trail?

I can see the confusion in your eyes, "What is the Montana Bale Trail?  It is a hay sculpture contest that is held the Sunday after Labor Day.  2011 was the 22nd year it has been held.  It started as a joke between 2 farmers and then quickly caught on with the neighbors.  Today 3 communities host the festival: Hobson, Utica, Windham.

I loved the humor and the creativity.  We had a great time.  The first time I heard about it was this spring.  I am so glad we went.  3KRTV said there was approximately 7000 people who attended Sunday.







There was a room fan in the front bale that was turning.



I want to go again next year.

3KRTV reported on this year's winners.  Website for Montana Bale Trail

Link to more pictures .
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7 comments:

  1. It's wonderful how creative people can be, & this time, with hay! Great to see all the pictures. I see that it must have been such a good time to be there.

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  2. Looks like this was so fun! I love the Toot Hay Roll, so simple but funny. The creators of the hay sculpture are definitely able to think outside the box.

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  3. So much talent on display! I particularly like the Iwo Jima sculpture.

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  4. What a hoot for hay!! Such ingenuity on the part of humans--once again! I like the more natural sculptures. Thanks for the trip.

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  5. Unexpected and amusing. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Oh what fun! Loved that last one!!

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  7. I'm with Tara. Gotta go with the Tootsie Roll! These sculptures are awesome!

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