Join us for the Bacon Buddies® Show at The Linn County Fair!
WHO: Persons with an intellectual and/or developmental disability, ages 6th grade - 12th grade school year (must be currently enrolled or nearing completion of 6th grade year). Each participant will be paired with two youth mentors and a pig.
WHAT: Bacon Buddies® participants will have the opportunity to experience showing a pig. The judge will assess how the mentors, participant, and pig work together as a cohesive unit. All participants will receive a ribbon, Bacon Buddies® t-shirt, 2 admission tickets for entrance into the Linn County Fair (1 participant admission ticket, 1 chaperone admission ticket), and 1 parking pass.
WHEN: Saturday July 1, 2023
- 11:00 AM Participant Registration
- 11:15 AM Meet Mentor, Review Show Rules, Group Photo
- 12:00 PM Lunch provided by Bacon Buddies® Event
- 1:00 PM Bacon Buddies® Swine Show
WHERE: The Linn County Fairgrounds
Swine Arena
201 Central City Rd
Central City, IA 52214
SHOW ATTIRE: Closed toe shoes, long pants, and Bacon Buddies® T-shirt (shirt will be provided at registration)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 15th, 2023
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants with allergies or sensitivities shall take note that the show will take place in the Swine Arena with a sawdust floor. There are a variety of activities, lights and sounds at The Linn County Fair and in the Swine Barn. Please bring any calming or auditory devices necessary to enhance this opportunity for your participant. Parents and/or guests are encouraged to watch the show from the bleachers and will not be allowed in the show ring during the Show.
QUESTIONS? Please email: baconbuddies@thelinncountyfair.com