Greetings fellow Hog-Skinners! This year marks the 27th anniversary of Hogskin Holidays. We are very excited about what this year has to offer thus far. Right now, many things are in the works and we can promise that this is going to be the best year yet with your help.

With that being said, I am asking for your participation in our Hogskin Parade this year. Last year was great! However, we want this year to be even better! So let’s think. How can YOU get involved?

School:

P-6th Grade

We would like for the parents to get involved and help their child’s class with a float. The children can ride on the float but will need to be accompanied by several adults. We want your students to be creative. Think outside the box. Ask your students what Hogskin means to them. Incorporate their ideas into a float. We are not asking that you go all out. However, we are asking you to get involved and show your Hogskin spirit. In order to win, you MUST have a pig on the float!

Prize: The class that wins the category P-6th Grade will win a pizza party!

Students:

We are allowing students to ride their bikes as long as an adult accompanies them. We want the students to decorate their bikes according to the theme and they can even dress up themselves. We want as much Hogskin Spirit shown as possible! The bikeMUST have pig on the bike somewhere.

7th-12th Grade

Many of you are involved in school clubs and activities. With that being said, we are asking that you and your club, sport, group (student counsel, class officers, etc.) get involved and make a float. You DO NOThave to ride on the float. BETA club, show off your campaign for 2018. EAST, show off some of your projects and relate them to Hogskin. FBLA, Bulldog Buddies, Athletics, etc. Put together a Float and relate it to Hogskin.

Businesses:

Have you ever thought that Hogskin Holidays is a great way to advertise for your business? Well it is! Make a float advertising your business and relate it to Hogskin Holiday’s. We are not asking that you go all out. However, we are asking that you show your Hogskin spirit. Decorate your windows outside your business as well. Help us to make this Hogskin the best yet!

Churches:

Have you thought about spreading the word of God and witnessing to people through a float? Well you can! Again, all we are asking is that you tie in the theme to Hogskin. You MUST have a pig on the float in order to win!

Politicians:

The Hogskin Holidays parade is a great way to get your name out there! You can make a float or you can ride on a vehicle. Yet again, we ask that you too, show your Hogskin spirit along with your campaign. Let the people in the community know that you are here and working for them. Let them see you involved within the community and doing work here.

Beauty Contestants:

Riding on a car is great. However, let’s get excited and show some Hogskin spirit. Decorate your car or dress up to the theme of Hogskin.

Rules and Guidelines for floats:

  • The parade will begin at 2 pm.Trailer size for floats must be a minimum of 4x8 to be judged.
  • All entries must be in line at 1pm. Floats must be decorated using the theme Hogskin Holidays or pigs.

You must to be in line at 1:00 P.M. on the street going into the Calhoun County Nutrition Center (Please enter on the Tinsman Highway. You will NOT be allowed to enter the road to the Nutrition Center. It will be an exit ONLY!)

  • Registration forms must be turned in to receive a number. Entries will not be judged without a number.
  • Deadline for entry is April 11, 2018. For more information you may contact Zach Anders 870-918-1161,or call the festival line at 798-2100 and leave a message. Your call will be returned.
  • Mail the entry forms to the Hogskin Holidays Parade Committee.

ATTN: PARADE COMMITTEE

P.O. BOX 99

HAMPTON, AR 71744

Prizes for floats:

1st place- $250.00, 2nd place-$200.00, 3rd place-$150.00

Thank you in advance for you support and we look forward to seeing you atHOGSKIN HOLIDAYS 2018!

Sincerely,

The Hogskin Holidays Parade Committee

Happy 27 Years!

Hogskin Holidays Parade

April 13, 2018

Registration Form

Sponsor/Business:______

Contact Person:______

Address: ______

Phone Number:______

Theme: ______Float or Car

The parade will begin at 2 pm. Trailer size must be a minimum of 4 X 8 to be judged. All entries must be in line at 1 pm. This year, as in the past years, floats must be decorated using pigs as the theme.

The prizes are as follows: Floats- 1st place- $250.00, 2nd place-$200.00, 3rd place-$150.00. Elementary- Grade that wins, gets a pizza party.

All 4-wheelers and side by sides must ride in one group but they have to be decorated with the theme of Hogskin.. You also need to see Zach at the parade in order to get a ticket saying that you are in the parade. If you are caught riding around town after the parade, you will be fined by the city cops unless you have a ticket saying you were in the parade. Also, if you are caught acting up in the parade, you will also be fined.

Registration forms must be turned in to receive a judging number. Deadline to enter is April 11, 2017. Entries will not be judged without a number. For more information contact Zach Anders at 870-918-1161 or call the festival line at 798-2100and leave a message. Your call will be returned. Return forms to the address below.

Hogskin Holidays

ATTN: Parade Committee

P.O. Box 99

Hampton, AR 71744