• 2026 Todd County Bale Trail Entry Form

    Form must be submitted by 11:59PM on Sept 7, 2025. The Bale Trail officially begins on Sept 14 and ends on Oct 31. This event is hosted by the Todd County Chamber of Commerce.

  • Please Note!

    There is no required official theme for the Todd County Bale Trail! However, due to America's 250th Celebration this year, participants are encouraged to create patriotic displays if they would like.
  • Choose which category best describes your display:*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • OFFICIAL RULES & GUIDELINES

    1. There is NO ENTRY FEE, however, you must submit an entry form by Sept 7.

    2. A sign with the title of your entry will be provided to you to place next to your display. Signs will be available for pick up at the Todd County Welcome Center on Friday Sept 11.

    3. Displays must be located in Todd County, Kentucky.

    4. Displays must be visible from a city, county, or state roadway and must not limit vehicle visibility or in any way cause an obstruction to traffic. The road right-of-way must be observed and not infringed upon.

    5. Displays located on private ground must have permission of the landowner.

    6. Square, round, loaf, or loose hay or straw is acceptable. Decoration materials are not limited in any way whatsoever, so let your imagination run wild! The more cre-HAY-tive, the better!

    7. The Bale Trail is a family-friendly event; therefore, all displays must be an appropriate theme or subject. The Todd County Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to exclude any displays that are deemed inappropriate from the Official Map and Fan Favorite Vote.

    8. You must submit a digital photo of your display for the Facebook Fan Favorite vote. Simply take the best possible photo of your display and email it to info@toddchamber.com by Monday, Sept 21. 

    9. At the conclusion of the Bale Trail, each participant is responsible for the removal of their display. 

    10. PRIZES will be awarded for:

    "Most Creative" - One winner will be awarded by judges in EACH of the 4 categories: Mega, Large, Small, and Scarecrow. Displays will be judged on originality, creative use of materials, attention to detail, and overall impression. Most Creative winners will be awarded:

    Mega: $500 Cash

    Large: $300 Cash

    Small: $200 Cash

    Scarecrow: $100 Cash

     

    "Fan Favorite" - The displays with the most number of "Likes" on the Todd County Chamber of Commerce Facebook page from Sept 28 - Oct 26 will be awarded:

    1st Place: $300 Chamber Bucks

    2nd Place: $200 Chamber Bucks

    3rd Place: $100 Chamber Bucks

     

    11. IMPORTANT DATES: PLEASE NOTE & SCREENSHOT!

    • Mon, Sept 7: REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Entry forms must be received!
    • Fri, Sept 11: Display signs will be available for pick up at the Todd County Welcome Center, on the Square in Elkton.
    • Mon Sept 14: The Bale Trail officially begins at sunrise. Entries should be completed and on display by that time. Near this date, a panel of judges will choose winners for the "Most Creative" awards.
    • Mon, Sept 21: Photos for the "Fan Favorite" vote must be received.
    • Sept 28 - Oct 26: Fan Favorite voting via Facebook.
    • Sat, Oct 31: The Bale Trail officially ends at sundown. We ask that bales remain on display until then. 

    12. If you have any questions, please email info@toddchamber.com. 

     

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