Yesterday after church, some family members and I piled into a couple cars and took the scenic drive from Great Falls to the Utica/Hobson area for the annual What The Hay contest (see www.montanabaletrail.com for additional info). Contestants used a lot of straw, spray paint, and imagination to come up with some very creative sculptures. As we drove the 22 mile loop from Windham to Utica to Hobson, there was much chatter in the car about which display was our favorite. Below are a few of my favorites. Which one is your favorite?
Wizard of Straws
So God Made a Farmer
Hay 1 Steak Sauce
Mike and Sul-hay
Despic-hay-ble Me 2 – I about jumped out of the car when I saw these guys!
Yukon Corn-hay-lious, Herm-hay the elf and friends
Smart-hay Pants
Snoop-hay
Tow M-hay-tor
Those are awesome! Very creative. My two favorites are definitely the Wizard of Oz one (all time favorite movie) and Despicable Me. That one was done with such great detail. Makes me miss living on the ranch.
They were all pretty incredible! The one with the farmer and plow was playing that commercial “so God made a farmer.” A month or two before the event all the little towns in the area sell out of spray paint!
Your photos and descriptions are beautiful! Wow, shows what a beautiful state Montana is. Can’t wait to visit someday. Thanks for sharing! linda
Thank you for your kind words! The photos don’t even do it justice! It’s one of those places you just have to experience for yourself.
Love these!
Thanks! It was super fun! I wanted to get out of the car so badly when I saw the minions!
MIke and Sul hay are hilarious. Probably one of the coolest things I’ve seen done with hay
I know, right! That was my first time at What The Hay. I loved all the creativity put into the displays!
How fun! Going to see these would be a perfect day in my book.
It was a perfect day! Little towns along the road had festivals going on with incredible food and local goods for sale.