YWCA to sponsor Rib Fest Pig Races

YWCA of Van Wert County news

The YWCA will host the second annual YWCA Pig Races at the Van Wert Rib Fest this coming Saturday, August 3.

Six races will occur, starting at 4:30 p.m., for the event, which will take place in the show arena behind the temporary stage set up for the Rib Fest bands.

New to the Pig Race event this year is five raffle baskets full of fun gifts. Each basket has been specially created around the following themes: “Date Night”, “Pork Man”, “Just for Kids”, “S-Wine”, and “Summer at the Beach”. Participants can purchase a raffle ticket for $1 each or six tickets for $5.

Come to the Pig Races to look at the baskets and purchase tickets for a chance to win one the baskets. Winners will be drawn and announced immediately following the fifth pig race, but winners need not be present to win.

The biggest attraction of the Pig Races is, of course, the actual races! Each of the six races is comprised of 10 pigs. Each pig has been sponsored and named for their racing debut. Race fans will have the opportunity to place a $2 wager on the pig(s) of their choice. Bring $1 bills and cheer on the pigs as they try to find the other end of the racetrack.

All proceeds from this event will go to support the YWCA Transitional Living Program for the homeless. For more information about this event, contact the YWCA at 419.238.6639.

The YWCA also receives funds from the United Way of Van Wert County and The Van Wert County Foundation.