On Friday night, 780 attendees participated in the hayrides. The hayride line wrapped around three sides of the pavilion at times Saturday night. Some attendees enjoyed the other spooky attractions, such as the movies, the haunted house and bonfire.
The hayrides began at dusk and continued until the lines disappeared. The hayrides lasted approximately a half-hour and offered many frights.
“It’s good this year,” said Terry O’Conner, a Bilger’s Rocks volunteer. He said snow and rain have impeded on the hayrides in the past.
O’Conner said one driver had shared with him that this was their 25th haunted hayride event. “This is our chief fundraiser,” he said.
He explained the haunted attractions generated funding to maintain the park and its programs that are presented free to the public. All hayride workers were volunteers. The park itself is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization and it doesn’t have any paid personnel.
“This will go on to help the environmental and education programs,” said O’Conner.
Bilger’s Rocks is always looking for volunteers, park ideas and encourages the public to attend its board meetings. For more information, visit Bilger’s Rocks at www.bilgersrocks.com or at their FaceBook page.
