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‘When Pigs Fly’ set for 2015 VW Rib Fest

United Way of Van Wert County information

Van Wert area residents are invited to join the United Way of Van Wert County at the ninth annual Van Wert Rib Fest for its “When Pigs Fly” event.

These pigs got close to the target during the When Pigs Fly fundraiser held during the  2013 Van Wert Rib Fest. (VW independent file photo)
These pigs got close to the target during the When Pigs Fly fundraiser held during the 2013 Van Wert Rib Fest. (VW independent file photo)

Little plastic numbered pigs will be dropped from a Van Wert Fire Department ladder truck on the fairgrounds at 7 p.m. Saturday, August 8. Two lucky winners will receive a cash prize following the contest: $500 for the pig that lands closest to the target and $100 to the pig that lands farthest away from the target.

Tickets are $5 each, or 6 for $20, and can be purchased at the United Way Office, from any United Way board member, the Van Wert Area Convention and Visitors Bureau or at the fairgrounds during Van Wert Rib Fest.

This year, in addition to the flying pigs, the United Way will hold a 50/50 contest. Stop by the United Way tent at the Rib Fest and take a guess at the number of pigs in a jar for only $1 a guess. The winner will win half of all money collected.

United Way of Van Wert County is located at 1151 Westwood Drive. For more information call 419.238.6689, email unitedway109@embarqmail.com, or visit the United Way website at www.unitedwayvanwert.org.

POSTED: 07/29/15 at 9:40 am. FILED UNDER: News