The Troll

2023

The 2023 troll was built by Matt, co-founder of Brix Cider and co-creator of the Burning Troll event. The design was inspired by Matt’s sister Beth who drew the troll artwork for this website, posters, etc. Almost all of the materials for the troll were repurposed scrap (old pallets, used cardboard boxes, some boards ripped from a neighbor’s house when moving, a shipping crate for the Brix Cider bottling line, etc.). There was also a Christmas tree stuffed inside, and there was a gown and a big head of troll hair made out of sticks.

2024

The 2024 troll is underway! Matt is building it again, but this year’s troll will have a very different design. We are actually attempting to restore some oak savanna on our farm, and most of this year’s troll will be made with brush and small trees that we’re cutting out to open up some of the remaining big oaks and savanna understory. We have some goats helping with the restoration. Matt thinks he has a good vision for this year’s troll. Stay tuned for updates!