Here’s a press release with more info on the October 1st Pork in the Park event at the Cravath lakefront. The release – with info on the day’s happenings – can be enlarged or printed from the link immediately below the embedded image.
Please note that some events begin before the regular 10 a.m. start time
Downtown Whitewater, Inc., UW-Whitewater and the City of Whitewater present the first annual “Pork in the Park” BBQ Festival October 1, 2011 located at Cravath Lake Front Park. This fun filled family event is loaded with activities for everyone, a BBQ cook off competition, pig roast and corn boil, live musical entertainment featuring local bands, pig-asso & crafts, inflatables, local wine and beer tasting, a motorcycle show and much more for all to enjoy.
Start your day bright and early with W3 and take part in the Be Active Today 5K Trot or the Fit Kid Shuffle for just the right amount of exercise, and whole lot of fun! Registration for the Trot and Shuffle begins at 6:30 am if you have not already registered. Start time for the 5K Trot is 8:00 am and the Fit Kid Shuffle starts at 9:30 am.
Bring your family, friends and loved ones to the park and engage in the Safety Fair, eat the delicious Corn and Pulled Pork BBQ. Taste the robust flavors of local Wine and Beer from Staller Estate Vineyard and Winery along with Randy’s Fun Hunter’s Brewery. Shop the Pig-Asso Arts & Crafts, learn some history with the Civil War and Fur Trading, giggle and play some games with the children in the Pig – Pen and enjoy a Horse drawn wagon ride through the downtown and stop off at the Armory to visit the Quilting and Fiber Arts Show. You will find beautiful handcrafted Quilts and Fiber Arts that have taken hours and hours to complete and created with amazing designs and color. For all you Motorcycle enthusiasts the festival will showcase bikes, a Parade of Pipes, a burn out pit and you can vote for people?s choice award.
If you like to try different desserts you will want to check out The Sweet Spot Cafe and their signature line of Bacon Maple Buttermilk and Chocolate Covered Bacon Cupcakes. Vanilla and chocolate cupcakes will also be available for those who are less adventurous.
If you think you have what it takes to be the BBQ King or Queen then Bring it On! The BBQ Cook-Off Competition is still accepting applications and you have until 5:00 pm on Wednesday September 28 to turn in you information. Winners from the cook off and bike show will be announced at 3:30 pm on the stage along with handing out the best of the best trophies. Music will be playing all day on the Cravath Lake Front Stage with Jesus Riders, Blackwater and Nothing but Trouble. These performers are sure to be crowd pleasing, so be sure to stop by and listen to their unique sounds while enjoying some pork in the park!
Applications for the art and craft show, cook off contest and bike show are all available on the Pork in the Park website along with a full festival schedule and more detailed information.