Local Living: Lakeland Pigfest

I'm starting a new series on here, Local Living!  This series will focus on local events, restaurants, boutiques and as the name suggests, all things local.

The first post is all about Pigfest.

Pigfest is a two-day barbecue competition.  The event is part of the Kansas City Barbecue Society and brings together both professional and amateur barbecuers.  The competition is put on by the Pigfest board with volunteers from the Junior League of Greater Lakeland.  The proceeds from the annual event are split between the Junior League and Girls, Inc .  The mission of Pigfest is to raise money for local charitable organizations and create an event that all people will enjoy.  To date, Pigfest has donated nearly $500,000 to local charities.

Event Details:

Friday January 25 from 6-11 p.m.

Saturday January 26 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Tiger Town in Lakeland, Florida

If you're in the Central Florida area come out to this fantastic event! 

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Over the weekend I went home and went to Pig Fest, a yearly BBQ competition.  It was a blast! Ever since I first went a few years ago, I am obsessed.  People come from all over the country to compete. 

I love pulled pork sandwiches and ribs.  Every year I walk around and try all kinds of food and barbecue sauce.  On Friday night my parents and I were hospitality judges.  We went to four booths and ate some yummy food and looked at some well decorated tents.  Two of our favorites were "Heath & Joe", two local firemen who enjoy cooking BBQ, and "Big Boca Q", a few of our friends who compete every year (so we're a little biased).  After we finished judging they had a VIP party where we ate even more delicious food from Texas Cattle Co., Bone Fish, Publix, and so much more. On Saturday I helped the Junior League and Pig Fest committee count "pig bucks" and distribute them to various stations around Tiger Town.  It was crazy how many people came this year.