Build Your Own Bigfoot Hat Bar – Your Personalized Cryptid Headgear Experience

Aug 18

Where Cryptid Creativity Meets Bacon Memories

Step right up, Southern cryptid fans and bacon aficionados! While the 2025 Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair is buzzing with rides, harmonica contests, and smoky fair flavors, What The Sas sits at the very heart of creativity with its all-new Build Your Own Bigfoot Hat Bar.

Located in the vendor tent across from the Entertainment Tent, our Hat Bar offers visitors a hands-on, one-of-a-kind experience: Choose a premium hat—moisture-wicking, vintage-style, camo, or classic—and pair it with any of over 75 unique custom patches. Then, we assemble your bespoke hat right there on the spot.

The Hat Options—So Many to Choose From!

If you know cryptid culture, you know the right hat can complete the look—whether you're camping in the Appalachian mist or tracking Skunk Ape prints in swampy Florida. That’s why we offer:

High-quality cryptid shirts turned into hat fabrics, with SPF 50 protection
Classic Bigfoot hats in camo, olive, charcoal, and midnight styles
Brim variations: curved for classic explorers, flat for urban cryptid hunters
Durable merchandise options that double as gear and statement piece

Each hat is built to stand up to paranormal stakeouts, cryptid hunting adventures, and the hot Tennessee fair weather. Pick your base—then make it yours.

Over 75 Custom Patches to Choose From

Once you’ve selected your hat, it’s patch time. Our collection includes:

Region-specific designs: Ohio Grassman, California Wild Man, Texas Bigfoot, and more
Featured legends: the Florida Skunk Ape in mid-sniff pose, the Appalachian Bigfoot silhouette, and a roaring Rougarou
Humorous takes: “I literally can't even...” (with a Bigfoot footprint icon); “Skunk Ape Crossing”
Logo icons: retro What The Sas badges, UV-resistant stickers mini-patches, and camp-style emblems for cryptozoology for beginners

Whether you're honoring your regional cryptid hero or picking a design that makes people smile, there’s something for every hat and every personality.

The On-the-Spot Creation Process

Here’s how it works:

Choose Your Hat Base — classic snapback, performance cap, or vintage-style Dad hat.
Pick a Patch — scan over 75 options, maybe even mix two if you want extra flair.
We Press It While You Wait — our staff use professional-grade heat presses to attach the patch securely.
You Walk Away with Your Custom Hat — immediately and proudly ready to wear.

It’s quick. It’s fun. It adds a personal touch that elevates your fair experience.

Why the Hat Bar Works for Fair Fans

Quick Turnaround: Instant gratification—no waiting for shipping.
Memorable Experience: You’re building something uniquely yours.
Perfect Keepsake: Your “Bacon Memories” fair souvenir that doubles as cryptid gear.
All-Age Friendly: From kids sifting through their first cryptid stories to hardcore cryptid hunters tracking real Bigfoot sightings, the Hat Bar appeals to every demographic.

Fair Attractions in Harmony with Custom Hats

Let’s place the Hat Bar within the full fair experience:

After riding the Skyride or watching a monster truck roar, you can stroll over to pick out your hat.
Cut through the crowd during concerts or hold onto your fresh Hat creation while cheering for the tractor pulls.
The Hat Bar sits near pageants, livestock shows, and the Dr. Humphrey Bate Memorial Old-Time Harmonica Contest—a perfect stop on your fair scavenger hunt.

Stories from the Hat Bar

From young cryptid-obsessed fans picking their first Bigfoot hat to seasoned stalkers selecting a patch that reads “Don’t Follow Me, I’m Lost Too,” we’ve seen the smiles, hugs, and digital shares light up the fairgrounds.

One first-timer said, “I drove from Chattanooga just for my hat! I’m wearing it tonight to the Skyride.” Another parent told us the hat was the perfect gift for her cryptid-hunting tween.

Taking “Bacon Memories” Home

Because our hats are built for real use—not just fair booths—you can wear them hiking, cryptid hunting, or even just park hangouts. The durable Bigfoot merchandise, moisture-wicking fabrics, and sewn-in patches ensure these hats last long after the fair ends.

We’re giving families something that bridges tradition (fair food, live music, community) with cryptid culture. These hats hold memories—and maybe even promise further adventures.

What Our Hat Bar Means for Cryptid Culture

Customizable gear like this harkens back to folkloric patch trading (imagine hunters exchanging evidence)—only now with heat presses instead of camp smoke signals.

We helped turn cryptid fashion from novelty into community currency, and to date, our Hat Bar is the proudest veteran-owned cryptid company project to date.

Logistics, Pricing & Fair Tips

Pricing: Base hats range from $25–$30. This price comes with a custom patch press.
Hours: Same as fair—Weekdays at 4-10 & 10-10 weekends
Look for us across from the Entertainment Tent