The Flying Pig Festival was founded in 2024, but its history dates back much further. Once the Grand Old Lady of Mineral Wells, many people proclaimed The Baker Hotel would make her reappearance "when pigs fly". But if you know anything about Mineral Wells, then you know nothing is too crazy for this little town to tackle. Pigs are certainly flying in Mineral Wells and the "Flying Pig" has become synonymous with the rebirth, revitalization and big dreams coming true across the city. In honor of those same big dreams, Downtown Mineral Wells is excited to introduce the inaugural Flying Pig Festival. Pigs are flying in the craziest little town in Texas and we invite you to come join in on the fun!
Event Details:
Friday, June 14, 2024
6 pm - 8 pm
Team Information:
Set-up: All entries must be set up by 5:30 pm, the Flying Pig Festival Team will coordinate with each team on move-in times as they enter.
Event time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Judging: Starts at 6:00 pm
We will be setting up on The Flying Pig Festival Grounds. A detailed map will be provided prior to the event. The kick-off concert and steet dance will also run alongside the cook-off so people can enjoy the music and each teams cook-off offerings.
Each Team (up to 4 members total) is asked to prepare enough samples for 75 people. (Samples should be small; plates and bowls will be provided at the event.)
Teams are required to bring their own table, chairs, burner & butane, if needed. If using gas type appliances you must have a 10 pound ABC type extinguisher - with current inspection tag on hand at each table/cooking team. If you do not have an extinguisher we will have some available at the event for a $10 fee. Smokers and cooking trailers are also permitted. Electricity will not be available but quite generators are welcome for the cook-off.
Entry Details/Categories:
All entires are required to be pork based or have pork as a primary ingredient. Entries that do not meet this qualification will be disqualified from judging. The categories for entry are as follows (you may enter all categories or select the ones you want to enter):
- Pork Entree- $20 entry
- Pork Side- $20 entry
- Pork Dessert- $20 entry
Awards to be given: 1st - 3rd in each category above, 1st place overall (highest score out of all categories), overall showmanship award.
Please contact Brittany Brown with any questions at info@flyingpigfestival.com
Additional Details:
- Vendors must bring their own tables, chairs, canopies, display and any other supplies they will need in their space.
- No refunds will be made for cancellation, weather or removal for cause. However, if there is another shut-down due state or national state of emergency declarations we will refund booth fees.
- Email Brittany Brown at info@flyingpigfestival.com with any questions.