Approximately $33,000 was raised through this year’s Mineola Hay Show, which was held Sept. 11 at the Mineola Civic Center.

This year’s top hay bale was grown by Kyle Hays Jr. of Quitman. The bale fetched $2,000 at auction and was purchased by Mineola Packing Company. The same company also purchased the fifth-place hay bale, which received the show’s top bid of $3,500. Approximately 300-325 people attended the 52nd annual Hay Show. Hay Show attendees were treated to entertainment by comedian Jerry Carroll.

This year’s competition drew 57 entries, and the top 30 were auctioned off during the show. Clint Perkins judged the hay on its physical characteristics, while the Texas A&M Forage Lab tested it for protein content.

Proceeds from the sale of the hay are used to sponsor scholarships and promote other youth agricultural activities, including the local livestock show held in the spring.

Other donations: Crenshaw Carwash, $100; Ken and Mitzi Pearce, $100; Fancie and Ed Baker, $100; Tom Castloo, $100; N/A, $100; Leon Anderson, $100; James Buchanan, $40; Kim Tunnell, $250; Young Chevron, $300; J.K. Vanderslice, $200; Ronald Mapes, $150; Archie & Pate Mapes, $200; Al & Pat Harris, $200.

Below is a list of growers and buyers at this year’s show:

PlaceGrowerBuyerAmount

1Kyle Hays Jr.Mineola Packing Co.$2,000

2Ronnie MapesMineola Community Bank$1,800

3Rebecca BacaCity National Bank$1,500

4Teresa ArneyWood County National Bank$1,000

5James ArneyMineola Packing Co.$3,500

6 Auction ItemThe Pecan House$1,300

7 Butch TillLake Fork Creek Restaurant$1,000

8Wendy OakesKyle Hays Dairy$700

9 Jody HolmesBig Country Farm Center$800

10Jim DozierWood County Electric Coop$800

11Faye DozierTexas Heritage National Bank$700

12Auction ItemJ. Berry Nursery$1,500

13Black Oak RanchMonica Cook State Farm$600

14Clifford MossWood County National Bank$700

15 E.W. BrunerLegacy Ag. Credit$700

16Kyle HaysUnited Ag and Turf$600

17Kenneth AirhartWood County Farm Bureau$700

18Auction ItemWaggin Tails Boarding & Grooming$900

19Martha HolmesYoung Oil Company$700

20OARPeoples Telephone$500

21Diamond N FarmJames and Loretta Huff$500

22David RainsMary and Frank Lookadoo$650

23Randy RathieChuck and Donna Holts$550

24Auction ItemAvery Simonds$1,000

25Brad VonReynChuck and Donna Holts$550

26Rusty GoforthBoone Ranch (Roger & Mary)$650

27Tom WestJames and Loretta Huff$550

28Brandon Belol Kelly Drug$550

29John MaysTrinidad Benham$500

30Auction ItemBoone Ranch (Roger & Mary)$775

31Damon YoungCity National Bank$600

32Hat Creek RanchCindi and Gary Don Chandler$500

33Avert OttoDale and Joe Griffith$500

34Burke BullockValley Feed Mill$500

35Mark HicksSeth’s Lake Fork Creek Restaurant$800