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ENGLEFELD HOG FEST
Come celebrate Hog Fest with us!
Fr. Florian Renneberg
In 1972, Father Florian Renneberg, our parish priest, convinced the Recreation Board to organize the Hog Fest as a fundraiser. The idea tookKoenders Giant Pig hold and has become an annual event for the town. Come and enjoy the many activities throughout the weekend. Festivities start on Friday with a ball tournament, wiener roast and beer gardens. Shortly after dusk, everyone is treated to a spectacular fireworks display. Watch as a dozen or more whole hogs are placed on spits on Friday evening.  The hogs begin cooking slowly and carry on through the night under constant watch until supper time on Saturday. While the K.C.'s and community helpers barbeque, the ladies orgainize the rest of the cooking and serving of the meal. 

The Hog Fest attracts a large crowd and on average around 800 plates are served. The ball tournament finishes on Saturday while the hogs are roasting. Craft tables, bingo and activities for the kids provide something of interest for everyone. A dance with beer gardens follows the supper. The efforts and support of the whole community have helped to make the Hog Fest an annual success.

Englefeld's 36th Hog Fest Celebration was  June 29 to July 1, 2007.