{"id":84352,"date":"2019-08-26T14:18:29","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T19:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/?p=84352"},"modified":"2019-08-26T15:31:53","modified_gmt":"2019-08-26T20:31:53","slug":"34th-annual-pig-pickin-will-be-held-sept-20-21-at-statesmen-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/2019\/08\/34th-annual-pig-pickin-will-be-held-sept-20-21-at-statesmen-park\/","title":{"rendered":"34th Annual Pig Pickin’ Will Be Held Sept. 20-21 at Statesmen Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

Delta State University National Alumni Association is preparing for the 34th<\/sup> annual Pig Pickin\u2019 that will be held Sept. 20-21. All of campus, alumni, and supporters of Delta State are invited to attend a weekend full of activities here at Statesmen Park.<\/p>\n

The official Pig Pickin\u2019 website is http:\/\/www.dsupigpickin.com\/<\/a>. Visitors can purchase BBQ tickets, sign up for the Memphis Barbecue Network-sanctioned cooking competition, enter the annual cornhole tournament, register to volunteer, purchase the event\u2019s official T-shirt, and become an event sponsor. Information about Fall Preview Day hosted by DSU Admissions is on the website as well.<\/p>\n

The schedule is filled with activities for Delta State alumni and friends of any age to enjoy. Activities kick off Sept. 20, leading into the main schedule on Sept. 21. Immediately following Pig Pickin\u2019 festivities, the Statesmen football team will compete against Florida Tech at 6 PM. A full schedule will be released soon.<\/p>\n

BBQ tickets can be purchased for $10 at the Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni-Foundation House or http:\/\/www.dsupigpickin.com\/purchase-bbq-tickets<\/a>. A limited amount of food tickets will be available for purchase.<\/p>\n

The traditional Pig Pickin\u2019 T-shirts are $20. This year\u2019s design is printed on a grass-colored Comfort Color Brand shirt. You may purchase a shirt at http:\/\/www.dsupigpickin.com\/purchase-pig-pickin-tshirts<\/a> or stop by the Alumni House after Labor Day.<\/p>\n

Stay updated on Pig Pickin\u2019 announcements by joining the official Facebook event page at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/605246456568837\/<\/a> or by visiting the official Pig Pickin\u2019 website.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact the Alumni Association at (662) 846-4660 or alumni@deltastate.edu<\/a>. Be sure and follow the Delta State University Alumni Association\u2019s social media platforms to stay informed about upcoming events. Facebook: Statesmen Graduates; Instagram: dsualumni, and Twitter: @DSU_Alumni.<\/p>\n

Save the date for Delta State\u2019s 87th<\/sup> annual Homecoming to be held Nov. 8-9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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