{"id":76417,"date":"2017-08-22T08:10:33","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T13:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/?p=76417"},"modified":"2017-08-22T08:10:33","modified_gmt":"2017-08-22T13:10:33","slug":"alumni-prepping-2017-pig-pickin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/2017\/08\/alumni-prepping-2017-pig-pickin\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni prepping for 2017 Pig Pickin\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Delta State University National Alumni Association is gearing up for the 32nd annual Pig Pickin\u2019 scheduled for Oct. 6-7 at Statesmen Park.<\/p>\n

The Alumni staff is proud to announce Pig Pickin\u2019 is now a member of the Memphis BBQ Network.<\/p>\n

The mission of the Memphis BBQ Network is to promote, educate and enhance the aspects of pork barbecue cooking and competitions that are associated with the unique style of Memphis barbecue. The MBN was formed to provide organization and support for new and existing contests; to provide the contest network with knowledgeable and experienced judges; and to maintain the integrity of judging procedures.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThe National Alumni Association is pleased to announce the 32nd annual Delta State University Pig Pickin\u2019,\u201d said Jeffrey Farris, director of Alumni Affairs. \u201cThe growth of Pig Pickin\u2019 over the past 30 years is a testament to the support of the local businesses and greater Mississippi Delta region. Pig Pickin\u2019s deep rooted tradition is evident with the thousands of alumni who attend and the hundreds of volunteers involved. This year we are excited to join the Memphis Barbeque Network.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Melissa Love, assistant Alumni director, Pig Pickin’ will likely double in size thanks to the MBN sanctioning.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to seeing our alumni and friends return to campus for this wonderful tradition,\u201d said Love.<\/p>\n

Supporters are invited to become an official sponsor of this university event, which now promises an even larger audience. Sponsorship opportunities range from $150-$1,000+, and donations help support the event. The deadline to become a sponsor is Sept. 29.<\/p>\n

The success of Pig Pickin\u2019 2017 is largely dependent on the financial and in-kind support of the community, Delta region, state and national business partners. Businesses can benefit by:
\n\u2022 business exposure to over 8,000 attendees at Statesmen Park
\n\u2022 business exposure to over 30,000 alumni and friends of Delta State University (local, state, national, international)
\n\u2022 over 15,000 email addresses (all email blasts for the event)
\n\u2022 social media outlets (sponsored Facebook posts\/Twitter\/LinkedIn\/Instagram)
\n\u2022 association with the premier cultural event in the Mississippi Delta
\n\u2022 tax benefits of supporting a 501\u00a93 organization
\n\u2022 website exposure (www.deltastate.edu \u2013 www.gostatesmen.com \u2013 www.deltastategiving.org \u2013 www.dsupigpickin.com)<\/p>\n

To become a sponsor, complete and return the official form here:\u00a0pigPickn_sponsor_2017<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information on becoming a sponsor\u00a0contact the Alumni Association at 662-846-4660, or visit the Delta State University Foundation website at\u00a0www.deltastategiving.org\/alumniassociation\/pigpickin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 32st Annual Pig Pickin\u2019 official Facebook event page can be found at http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ielhZn<\/a><\/p>\n

To stay up to date on the Alumni Association\u2019s activities, follow these social media sites: Facebook (Statesmen Graduates), Twitter (@DSU_Alumni), LinkedIn (DSU alumni), Instagram (dsualumni) and You Tube (dsualumni1). Save the date for Pig Pickin\u2019 (Oct. 6-7) and Homecoming (Nov. 10-11).<\/p>\n

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