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. |