Photos Courtesy David and Jennifer Loftin

While the earlier days may have been overcast and maybe a little damp, Saturday was a festival-quality sunny day as Uncle Earl’s Hog Dog Trails drew near the close of its weeklong competitions at the Winn Parish Fairgrounds, featuring the Bay-Offs and the Best of the Best events.

The event brought in hundreds and hundreds of visitors, many of whom camped for the week at the fairgrounds and spent money here on food, gasoline and sundries.  It all ended Sunday when the Youth Bay events were held and the last of the tents and trailers disappeared as the visitors headed home.

Uncle Earl’s, produced for the past five years by HogBaying.com and receiving the contract for the next five year, will be working with the Louisiana Political Museum, Chamber of Commerce and other local groups in 2025 as Uncle Earl’s reaches its landmark 30th anniversary.

Following are some scenes from the fairgrounds inside the arena where the hog baying action took place.