Sunday, July 20, 2014

Four People Nominated to Kiss the Pig at Worth County Smokeoff

Four prominent people have been nominated for the Kiss the Pig Contest for the Worth County Smokeoff. Contestants are County Clerk Roberta Owens, Fireman and Hy-Vee Meat Manager Ryan Owens, Assistant Principal and Hall of Fame Football Coach Chuck Borey, and Amanda Hughes of the Oldtowne Cafe. People can donate money at the “kiss the pig” cans at Great Western Bank and Putter’s in Grant City and OldTowne Cafe in Allendale.

The Worth County Smokeoff will be held August 8th and 9th this year. The event will kick off on August 8th at 6 pm with the Fire Auxiliary BBQ Meal. It will consist of hickory smoked pork sandwiches, cole slaw, chips, and a drink for a cost of $5. The Baby Show and Little Mr. & Miss Smokeoff will follow at 6:30, followed by an auction at 7. From 8 to Midnight, the DJ Club Dub will put on entertainment.

In the morning of August 9th, the Worth County Fire Auxiliary Breakfast will be held from 7 am to 10 am. Biscuits, gravy, sausage and eggs will be offered for a free will donation. At 10:30 am, the waterfights will be held. All fire departments can enter; contact Ben Fletcher at 
grantcityfire@gmail.com. At 11 will be the Kids Zone. There will be a tug of war, frog jump, inflatables, duck toss, and more. This will be sponsored by Great Western Bank.
Afternoon activities will kick off with a car show starting at noon. 
Registration will start at 11. The BBQ meat turn-in will be at 1:30. The Peoples’ Choice and BBQ Meal will be at 4 pm. Admission will be $10 for adults and $5 for kids 10 and under. This will be sponsored by Bunker Farms. The awards ceremony and closing will be held at 5.

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