When Pigs Fly Food Fest- August 22, 2015
The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee is partnering with the McPherson Airport to support them in their effort in hosting Missions at the Airport (JAARS) scheduled for August 22nd & 23rd at the McPherson Airport. On Saturday, August 22nd, the Chamber Agriculture Committee is organizing food concessions/vendors and an Anything Goes Peoples Choice Food Contest for the general public and the many visitors that will be attending the airport event.
Proceeds from the When Pigs Fly Food Fest go to fund a Agriculture Future of America scholarship for a McPherson County student that is going into a field of study related to agriculture. The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee has funded nearly $60,000 in scholarships to 21 students. In addition to providing tuition for Leadership Conferences.
Saturday, August 22
6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Fuel your tank with something yummy to start the day with the ever so famous Kiwanis Club pancakes & sausage.($)
Pilots will be flying in from all over the state of Kansas – so some of the most unique aircraft will be on display.
9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Airplane and helicopter rides ($) Call the McPherson Airport at 620-241-0684 to get signed up for your air experience.
Thrilling demonstrations of special flying techniques. Information booths for JAARS (Jungle Aviation And Radio Services)
Meet and visit with jungle pilots and translators
10:30 a.m – 2:00 p.m. When Pigs Fly Food Fest “Anything Goes People’s Choice Food Contest” ($) samples – Variety is the name of the game!
10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. When Pigs Fly Food Fest Vendors ($) serving up tasty goods!
3:00 p.m. When Pigs Fly Food Fest “Anything Goes” Winner Announced.
Sunday, August 23
2:00 -6:00 p.m. Airplane and helicopter rides ($) Call the McPherson Airport at 620-241-0684 to get signed up for your air experience.
Thrilling demonstrations of special flying techniques. Information booths for JAARS (Jungle Aviation And Radio Services)
Meet and visit with jungle pilots and translators
Thank you to the following sponsors for the When Pigs Fly Food Fest
Wild Hogs Club
CHS, The Trust Co., Home State Bank & Trust, Peoples Bank & Trust
Pork Loin Club
Rock’n E Farms, Zeitlow Distributing, Hassman Termite & Pest Control,
S & S Farms Custom Beef, McPherson County Farm Bureau, Farmers State Bank, Midway Motors
Pork Chop Club
McPherson Realty Exchange, Nex Tech, First Bank Kansas,
Ken D. Cotton, DDS, Hedlund Electric, McPherson County Feeders
For questions, please contact the McPherson Chamber of Commerce at 620-241-3303.