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HOGEYE AT A GLANCE



October 24th - Thursday

  • Hogeye Stroll: 5 - 9 p.m., featuring:
  • Hogalicious Dessert Contest (Cakes & Pies) at Firewild, 201 N. Main St.
  • Pearls Before Swine Art Show: Grand opening at 5 p.m. at Clever Tiger.
  • Hog Calling Contest at the Elgin Farmers Market.

October 25th - Friday

  • Free Street Dance: 8 p.m. - midnight on Depot Street, with music by Kenny Orts and No Chance. Food vendors and drinks are available.
  • Road Hog Car & Motorcycle Show: Hosted by Lucky Old Scoundrels, showcasing cars and motorcycles with cash prizes.

October 26th - Saturday (Main Festival Day)

  • Cow Patty Bingo: 4 p.m. spectacle with grand prizes.
  • Souvenirs: Festival t-shirts and hog snouts for sale.
  • Gordon Swenson Memorial BBQ Pork Cookoff: Judging categories for pork and beans. Winners will be announced at 5 p.m. at City Hall.
  • Children's Costume Pet Parade: 9 a.m. at Veteran's Park Gazebo.
  • Old Iron Farm Equipment Display: Vintage tools from the late 1800s to the 1950s.
  • Handmade Arts & Crafts Booths: Main Street, unique gifts for all.
  • Children's Activities: Imagination Playground, Giant Jenga, face painting, and inflatables at Veteran's Memorial Park.

Live Music and Performances

1st Street Stage at Main Street (Newly-Expanded Veterans Memorial Park, 205 Depot Street)

  • 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.: Grand Opening & Sowpremes
  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Thomas Family Band
  • 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Cumbia Movement
  • 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. & 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Malford Milligan
  • 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Kane Alvarado

Community Stage Performances

  • 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.: Men's Choir
  • 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.: Manor Choir
  • 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.: Envision Dance

Parking and Shuttle

  • Free shuttle from Elgin Recreation Center to the festival, every 15 minutes
  • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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