Pigs will fly again at 2013 VW Rib Fest

Van Wert Rib Fest news

For the second consecutive year pigs will be falling from the sky at the seventh annual Van Wert Rib Fest.

Plastic pigs, that is, will be dropped over a designated area at the rib fest by the United Way of Van Wert County.  This event, sponsored by First Federal Savings & Loan of Van Wert, will help support many area organizations that are aided by the United Way.

Pigs may be purchased from any United Way Board member for $10, as well as during the Fountain Park Summer Music Series concerts.

Only a limited number of pigs will be sold, and the pig that falls closest to the marked pig pen will win $650 for its “owner”. The pig landing second closest to the pig pen will earn $350, while the pig that lands farthest away from the pen will earn $250 for its owner.

For more information about this event call the United Way office at 419.238.6689 or the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 419.238.9378.

For more information about all of the events and entertainment going on at this year’s rib fest visit the event’s website at www.vanwertribfest.com.