Alexandria, Indiana: World's Largest Ball of Paint
Michael Carmichael has spent 45 years applying over 27,000 layers of paint to a baseball -- and you can, too!
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We headed to Alexandria with the anticipation of adding another layer to the World's Largest Ball of Paint. Glenda and Mike Carmichael posed for us.
In addition to Mike owning the big ball 'o' paint, he's also decided to paint the neighbor's tree stump and grass - once a month - in a different theme. I soooo wish he was my neighbor, although painting on my grass could be cause for death at my house.
[Debra Fradette, 07/10/2010]
Visited this with my husband and four kiddies on August 30th. The building the Ball is housed in is really impressive. We added coat #21,330, blue, and had fun doing so... it's a lot bigger than I thought it'd be! It was a great experience, and I recommend it to anyone in central Indiana!
[Heather Gard, 09/07/2008]
My cousin and I went to see this attraction located in the middle of nowhere, countryside Indiana. I was very excited leading up to the event, as we had planned it for a number of weeks. I called and spoke to the owner [Michael Carmichael] to set up an appointment, and he was very friendly. It was exciting for us to choose which colors we wanted to paint the ball, and even got a small piece of it to take home with us.
The Carmichael's were extremely friendly and willing to share their story with us. I would suggest for anyone to go see this attraction, and add to it's growth by painting their own layer on the ball! The Carmichael's are pretty much local celebrities, and I have been sharing this story about the ball of paint with all my friends!
[Melissa, 04/12/2007]
On 8/12/2006 I used the World's Largest Ball of Paint to propose to my beautiful, soon-to-be Wife. We painted on layer #20,015 together along with a bunch of friends who helped me surprise her. Mike Carmichael and his family had a big part in preparing the Ball for me in advance (I had them write "Jill will you Marry Me?" on the Ball).
Too fun -- wish I could have had all of you Roadside Fanatics with me on our very special day.
[Timothy Bark, 09/09/2006]This is actually fairly interesting! Two brothers started with a baseball and after applying over 14,000 coats of paint it now has a circumference of over 80 inches! It claims to be the "only known ball of paint in the world".
This ball of paint is not complete and still growing.
[Greg Brown, 12/06/2000][Previous 5 items] Page of 3
World's Largest Ball of Paint
- Address:
- 10696 N. 200 W., Alexandria, IN
- Directions:
- From Alexandria, drive west two miles on Hwy 28. Turn left (south) onto N. 200 W. Drive across the train tracks, then go straight through the stop sign. You'll soon see the World's Largest Ball of Paint sign on the left.
- Hours:
- Please call ahead for appt. Don't just show up. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 765-724-4088
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- The Best
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The layering by Ball of Paint creator Mike Carmichael continues. It is over 900 pounds and is coated with over 17,000 layers of paint!. Someone is making a film about the 26 year paint ball odyssey.