Feral Hog Festival On Tap

It’s time to mark your calenders for the second annual Feral Hog Festival in Ben Wheeler. The event will be held over two days which will be Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24.

On Friday, the Fall Feral Hog Follies, pageant and wild hog ball will be held at Moore’s Store at 7 p.m. The show will include the 2009 Hog Queen Coronation, entertainment, music and dancing.

On Saturday, festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with the hog parade. Local businesses and car enthusiasts are encouraged to participate.

The presentation of the 2009 Hog Queen and her court is set for 11 a.m. and there will be live music, family-friendly activities for all ages, exhibits, games, contests and concessions throughout the day.

There will also be a wild hog cook-off and judging will begin at noon. Anyone interested in competing in the cook-off can visit www.benwheelertx.com to obtain an entry form.

For more information regarding the cook-off or the day’s festivities, please call 903-833-1070.