This event, started 32 years ago, has grown from funding a single scholarship to providing six scholarships annually, along with supporting youth activities across Jackson and Vinton counties.
The Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau’s annual Hog Wild Fundraiser has wrapped up, and 2026 has proven to be another year of fun, creativity, and community support!
🐖 Top Hog Winner
Slark’s Tire & Service Center – Smokey Pork
With an impressive 51,050 votes ($510.50) collected in just seven days, Smokey Pork has officially been crowned Jackson County’s TOP HOG! Adding in Round 2, Slark’s Tire & Service Center brought in a grand total of $1,042.32
🏆 Special Awards
People’s Choice Award: Happenings Bistro – Patriotic Piggy with 55,579 votes ($555.79) in Round 1.
Most Creative/Artistic Hog: Arch & Eddie’s – Chef Archie
Facebook Likes Winner: Family Dental Center – Dr. Pearl E. White, Oinkodontist with 434 “Likes”
📊 Round 1 & 2 – Top 15 Totals
Here are the Top 15 hogs (in no particular order):
Arch & Eddie’s – Chef Archie – $236.54 – 23,654 votes
Bellisio Foods – Piggy Lightyear – $94.35 – 9,435 votes
Brennan Family Pizzeria – P-Rex (Piggy Rex) – $23.50 – 2,350 votes
Broadway Blooms- Bricky Built to Bloom – $64.01 – 6,401 votes
Casa Grande of Jackson – Chuleta – $167.14 – 16,714 votes
Clark Law Office – Justice Ruth Bader Swinesburg- $766.25 – 76,625 votes
Davis Veterinary Services – Apple Fury- $316.40 – 31,640 votes
Family Dental Center – Dr. Pearl E. White, Oinkodontist – $119.82 – 11,982 votes
Happenings Bistro – Patriotic Piggy – $907.92 – 90,792 votes
Holy Grounds Coffee – Apple Crisp – $75.77 – 7,577 votes
Jackson Ag Service – “Mysterious Missy” the Squishy Dumpling- $462.25 – 46,225 votes
Ohio Valley Bank – Chuck the Duck – $93.88 – 9,388 votes
Raynard Tree Trimming – Pork Reynolds as “Bandit”- $545.02 – 54.502 votes
Slark’s Collision Center – Bacon Bandit – $1,006.07 – 100,607 votes
Slark’s Tire & Service Center – Smokey Pork –$1,042.32 – 104,232 votes
💰 Totals & Impact
Round 2 raised $2,672.14 in just seven days.
Combined Rounds 1 & 2, 651,404 total votes = $6,514.04 raised for scholarships and youth programs.
Round 1 alone brought in $4,899.78 from all 40 pigs!
“The second round of voting was very competitive, and they got very creative in raising money for their pigs this year. The community support has been incredible,” said Mick Scott, Jackson-Vinton County Farm Bureau president.
Thank You to All Participants
Every business and community member who painted, decorated, and voted for a pig played a part in this year’s success. Even pigs outside the Top 15 made big contributions.
This event, started 32 years ago, has grown from funding a single scholarship to providing six scholarships annually, along with supporting youth activities across Jackson and Vinton counties.
Special Thanks
Kalyn Mercer, plant manager at Circle M Meats, is a featured speaker at the Rooted in Success Women’s Event.
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Visit their table to experience the vibrant colors, farm-fresh beauty, and warm family tradition behind every arrangement.
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Check out the stunning hand-tooled leather belts, wallets, and custom goods.
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Susan Rogers, executive director of NAMI Southern Ohio, has over 25 years of dedicated leadership, community service, and youth advocacy across 12 southern Ohio counties.
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Make sure to visit their table during the event to check out their sourdough breads and yummy treats.
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A huge thank you to Atomic Credit Union for partnering with us for Rooted in Success! From everyday banking to…
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‘Rooted in Success’ attendees will have the choice of taking home ONE FREE craft: A handcrafted candle OR a potted plant!
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Reiter Ridge Candles is hosting ONE of our FREE interactive, hands-on activity stations: A make-your-own custom candle craft.
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This event, started 32 years ago, has grown from funding a single scholarship to providing six scholarships annually, along with supporting youth activities across Jackson and Vinton counties.
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Stop by the Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau office to see these piggies in person and cast your vote! Each business will be collecting votes until Friday, Sept. 25 at noon.
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