Haying in the 30's a terrific event

It was a great weekend of music, old time farming demonstrations and giving at Haying in the 30's near Mallaig, Alberta on the August long weekend. Thousands of people visited the site to tour the exhibits, partake of the food and take in the entertainment provided by visiting musicians who donated their time.

Volunteer members of the committee operated horse driven machinery or vintage tractors to demonstrate how field work was done back in the day. Quaint buildings throughout the valley that makes up the site were staffed by even more volunteers who performed or informed all passers by. Some folks even decided to take their Saturday night bath next to the old saloon.

The most important part of the weekend though was the generosity of the visitors who came to support this Cancer Support Society. All visitors were fed, entertained and many even brought their RVs and none of them were charged any admission or fee for the food. All the Society asked was for them to consider a donation towards the cause. And they gave. At the end of the day on Sunday, it was announced that the event had raised approximately $165,000. dollars. The money will still keep coming in throughout the year with a cut off around the middle of December.  Last year's event raised a little over $200,000 by year end so organizers are hoping that the trend will continue.

The money is used to assist with expenses for those who have to travel for treatment or be near a loved one who is undergoing treatment. No one on the society is paid and none of the money is used to buy food or build buildings. Everything is donated so that 100% of the funds are available for those who need it most.  Congratulations to the organizers and volunteers who are Haying in the 30's.

To see more, visit their website www.hayinginthe30s.org