Tumbleweed banners on both sides of town, flag lined
streets, balloons, and colorful décor welcomed all driving U.S. 34 (the Golden
Rod Hi-Way) to the event.
Village
garage sale sites and the auction held at the Haigler Elementary School filled
the morning hours. Lunch was served
under the tents on the museum grounds.
Everyone enjoyed pulled pork barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, potato
salad, baked beans, chips, and drinks.
Homemade pies and ice cream were served at the Golden Inn Senior
Center. Ladies from the community had
baked 30 pies for the occasion. They
were all gone by the end of the day.
Music was
provided throughout the afternoon by the Garage Bunch Band of Burlington,
Colorado. Afternoon activities included
open house at the Haigler Country Schoolhouse and Cornerstone Museums and
Haigler Elementary School, treasure hunts, maypole merry-go-round rides,
pumpkin decorating, and a spook parade for kids of all ages.
This was
the second year for the Art Show Exhibits, and the response from area artists
and festival goers was terrific.
Pottery, quilts, and crafts were new additions. All items were displayed in both museums and
the Senior Center.
The
annual Tumbleweed Contest had a record 14 entries of very creative tumbleweed
decorating. It was great fun, and
entries were displayed along a fence on the museum grounds. Though every entry was a winner, the first 3
prizes went to Nancy Freehling, Tecker Family, and Chris MacAfoos.
Haigler’s
Annuall Fall Tumbleweed Festival is a major fundraiser for the Haigler Museum
projects. Local coordinator, LaNeta
Carlock, said “This all happens because people in our communities have been so
good in their support of both financial and artifact donations. This year, generous free-will donations from
attendees and business donations, contributed almost $2,500. In addition, there were 63 businesses and
individuals from our tri-state area that contributed gifts and gift
certificates for door prizes—totaling almost $2,000.” Carlock also noted “with everyone working
together, our small communities will survive and thrive.”
This
year’s Maypole Award, given in recognition of exemplary financial support and
service to the Haigler Museums and community efforts, was awarded to the Albert
and Bernice Hansen Charitable Foundation.
Board of Trustees members present to accept the award were Robert Roh of
Omaha and Jamey Hansen of McCook. Dr.
Bill Palmer of Omaha was unable to attend.
Plans are
already underway for Festival 2014.
Volunteers, ideas, and suggestions are always welcome—with the hope that
the Haigler Fall Tumbleweed Festival will continue for many years to come.
PICTURES of Festival
PICTURES of Art Exhibit
PICTURES of Museum Tour
PICTURES of Festival
PICTURES of Art Exhibit
PICTURES of Museum Tour
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