ALL THINGS ELGIN
DISCOVER DOWNTOWN
HOGEYE AT A GLANCE
October 24th - Thursday
- Hogeye Stroll: 5 - 9 p.m., featuring:
- Hogalicious Dessert Contest (Cakes & Pies) at Firewild, 201 N. Main St.
- Pearls Before Swine Art Show: Grand opening at 5 p.m. at Clever Tiger.
- Hog Calling Contest at the Elgin Farmers Market.
October 25th - Friday
- Free Street Dance: 8 p.m. - midnight on Depot Street, with music by Kenny Orts and No Chance. Food vendors and drinks are available.
- Road Hog Car & Motorcycle Show: Hosted by Lucky Old Scoundrels, showcasing cars and motorcycles with cash prizes.
October 26th - Saturday (Main Festival Day)
- Cow Patty Bingo: 4 p.m. spectacle with grand prizes.
- Souvenirs: Festival t-shirts and hog snouts for sale.
- Gordon Swenson Memorial BBQ Pork Cookoff: Judging categories for pork and beans. Winners will be announced at 5 p.m. at City Hall.
- Children's Costume Pet Parade: 9 a.m. at Veteran's Park Gazebo.
- Old Iron Farm Equipment Display: Vintage tools from the late 1800s to the 1950s.
- Handmade Arts & Crafts Booths: Main Street, unique gifts for all.
- Children's Activities: Imagination Playground, Giant Jenga, face painting, and inflatables at Veteran's Memorial Park.
Live Music and Performances
1st Street Stage at Main Street (Newly-Expanded Veterans Memorial Park, 205 Depot Street)
- 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.: Grand Opening & Sowpremes
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Thomas Family Band
- 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Cumbia Movement
- 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. & 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.: Malford Milligan
- 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Kane Alvarado
Community Stage Performances
- 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.: Men's Choir
- 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.: Manor Choir
- 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.: Envision Dance
Parking and Shuttle
- Free shuttle from Elgin Recreation Center to the festival, every 15 minutes
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.