05/26/2026
.hillman is easily my favorite day of the year! Yes, there are some incredible machines that show the master level of craftsmanship and engineering that goes into these builds. Yes, the races are fun to watch (and often more exciting than my cardiologist would like for me to participate in). Those aren't the reasons I spend 364 days looking forward to Mudfest Hillman every year. The number one reason I love this event is the people. I spent more time trudging through the campgrounds than I have in years previous and everyone I talked to was genuinely happy to have me at their campsite. So many people in the crowds that would instantly light up when my lens pointed in their direction. All of y'all are so incredibly welcoming and genuinely nice people that I'm not sure how I lived nearly the first 50 years of my life without you in it. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, people of Mudfest. Y'all are the best folk on the planet and that is 100% a hill I would die on.
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