FFA Hay Bale Sculpture Contest
Author: Jemma Loughery
Article Published: 09/11/2026 Volume: 5 Edition: 10Jemma Loughery
Get creative. Build big. Celebrate Fall Fest!
The Hay Bale Sculpture Contest is a fun, creative competition where individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and groups use hay or straw bales to create an original sculpture or display!
📚🎬 2026 THEME: STORYBOOK & SILVER SCREEN
Bring your favorite stories and characters to life—using hay bales!
Recreate characters, scenes, or ideas inspired by:
* Favorite children’s books
* Classic storybook characters
* Movies
* TV shows
* Cartoons and animated characters
* Fairy tales and folklore
From Charlotte’s Web and The Very Hungry Caterpillar to The Wizard of Oz, Toy Story, or your own favorite story—the possibilities are endless!
All displays should be family-friendly and appropriate for our community Fall Fest celebration.
đź“Ť Where Can You Build?
Sculptures may be located anywhere in Broadwater County on private property that you own or where you have received permission from the landowner to construct your sculpture.
đź“… Important Dates
Friday, September 25, 2026 – Entry Deadline
Entries must be submitted and sculptures completely finished by midnight.
Saturday, September 26 – Photo Day
Photos will be taken of all completed sculptures.
Fall Fest – Community Voting
Photos of all entries will be displayed at the Broadwater FFA Funnel Cake Booth under the pavilion at Heritage Park. Stop by, grab a funnel cake, and vote for your favorite!
đź“… Important Dates
Friday, September 25, 2026 – Entry Deadline
Entries must be submitted and sculptures completely finished by midnight.
Saturday, September 26 – Photo Day
Photos will be taken of all completed sculptures.
Fall Fest – Community Voting
Photos of all entries will be displayed at the Broadwater FFA Funnel Cake Booth under the pavilion at Heritage Park. Stop by, grab a funnel cake, and vote for your favorite!
🌾 Who Can Enter?
Everyone!
Families, businesses, school groups, clubs, organizations, friends, and individuals are all encouraged to participate.
Grab some hay bales, pick your favorite story or screen character, and use your imagination to create something that will make Broadwater County smile!
📚 Pick a Story. 🌾 Grab Some Bales. 🎨 Get Creative!
