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Maris Farms 2008 Triple "Pig" Crown Series
Let's go hog wild raising some money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at this year's Triple "Pig" Crown series
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There will be some "pignostication" this fall at Maris Farms, and it's all in the name of fundraising for a very worthy cause. This season, Maris Farms is teaming up with KMPS, 12 pigs, a host of sponsors and YOU to help raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
One featured activity at the 40-acre farm - which has become one of Pierce County's favorite family fall destinations for pumpkins, its corn maze and its haunted woods - are the fabulous pig races held on the weekends.
In the spirit of horse racing's famous Triple Crown series, Maris Farms will hold its inaugural Triple "Pig" Crown series. In addition to the normal weekend races, there will be three marquee races - The Pigtucky Derby (Oct.12th, 4 pm), Boarmont Stakes (Oct. 19th, 4 pm) and The Squeakness (Oct. 26th, 4 pm). During these races, we hope patrons will enjoy our featured "big-wig" hogs - Seattle Suuuu, Boarbaro, SowBisquit and Pig Brown - and donate plenty to the cause.
On a small round track near the animal barn, several races will occur during the course of a weekend day and fans will often cheer for their favorites - Arnold Schwartzenhogger, Jean Claude VanHam or Kevin Bacon, to name a few. KMPS will even have its very own hog for the season, No. 94.1, IchaHOG, named after the country station's morning host, Ichabod Caine.
This year, fans can do more than just cheer. Prior to each racing session (3 races per session, 3 sessions per day), racing fans can make donations of $1 (1 ticket), $5 (6 tickets) or $10 (15 tickets) and pick a pig they feel will win that race.
After someone donates, they will receive a numbered raffle ticket - they will keep half and put the other half in the bucket of their "chosen" winner. At the end of the race, the announcer will draw a name from the "winning" pig's bucket, and that individual will win a prize from one of our sponsors. All donators will win a special "pignostication" pig nose for their contribution. ALL DONATIONS will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Several sponsors are contributing to this event, including Emerald Queen Casino, Adventure Paintball Park, Smith Brothers Dairy, Sweet Kettle Corn, American Thunder Monster Truck, Anytime Fitness and Tall Firs/Regal Cinemas of Bonney Lake.
Special Note to Parents:
As parents ourselves as well as owners of Maris Farms, we strive to provide a fun experience for all ages and specifically as a family. Please plan on participating and supervising your children as they experience Maris Farms to share in the memories as well to ensure their safety and well being.
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