Local Current Blog
Ten epic hats of Rock the Garden 2014
by Jay Gabler
June 21, 2014
It's a sunny day at Rock the Garden, and people are protecting their heads in style.
"I like tie-dye. I'm kind of a hippie."
"I bought this in an airport during my travels with American Public Media."
"I knew I'd need a good sunhat today. I wasn't sure if I was pulling this off—but I guess I am!"
He: "I bought this at an Irish fair. I figured it would be a good day to wear it; it's wool, but it breathes." She: "I bought this hat at Urban Outfitters in Uptown four years ago to wear to Rock the Garden, and I've worn it to Rock the Garden every year since."
"I bought this on a vacation to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands last December. It was hot, and I was unprepared."
"I'm an alum of Notre Dame. I bought this at a gas station before a game."
"It's my birthday!"
"I went sailing this morning. I'm already sunburned."
"It's a biking hat." (Friend: "It's not that special. I've got one too.")
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.