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When Pigs Fly BBQ/Fly In 2007

This year, 2007, marks the 6th Annual When Pigs Fly BBQ/Fly In event held on Friday-Saturday, August 24-25.  It, as always, will be located at the McPherson City/County Airport.  We are hoping for good weather this year as there are many events planed as follows:

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Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned BBQ contest.  This is a nationally rated event and brings in competitors from all over the U.S.   Contestants will be judged at Noon on Saturday with the final winners announced at 3:00 p.m.

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Skydiving including tandem jumps

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Aircraft on display and flying - We are expecting some very unusual entries if the weather permits.

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Face painting

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Pony rides

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Agricultural maize

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Powered parachutes

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Texas Hold'em tournament (West Hanger)

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FOOD! including great Barbeque for a very reasonable price, homemade ice cream, fresh squeezed lemonade, funnel cakes, and (of course) burgers and dogs.

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YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHTS EAA member, FAA licensed pilots will be available to donate airplane rides to kids, ages 7-17.  (NOTE: Parent or Legal Guardian signature required.)  GREAT learning experience and lots of fun to boot.  Click on the link above for a more detailed explanation of Young Eagles.

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The EAA members also plan to have some experimental projects on display - both completed planes as well as some "in process" projects.  Enjoy but "hands off" please.

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McPherson County Agri Tour ($5.00 per car load)

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Kiwanis Club Biscuit, sausage & gravy breakfast till 9:30 a.m.

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Home made Ice Cream (or did I already say that?)

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BBQ Pulled Meat for sale $5.00/lb.

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The People's Choice - sample contestants entries and vote on your favorite.