A sign advertises the upcoming pig races. Photo by Alison Dominoske
There are certain things one might expect to see racing around a track with spectators wildly cheering them on: cars, runners, or horses. However, a first-year attraction at the Rockingham County Fair features some more unorthodox competitors: pigs. “Hollywood Racing Pigs”, a troupe of pigs who race for Oreo cookies, has been a staple at many county and state fairs over the last four years.
The ‘Hollywood’ part of the title comes from the silly names sported by the pigs, fan favorites being ‘Snoop Hoggy Hog’ and ‘Lindsay Loham.’ The ‘Pig’ part of the title comes from the pigs.
Cristal Coronas, one of the caretakers and trainers of the pigs, attributes the success of the show to the family-friendliness and general silliness of the race.
“It’s a family show, everyone can enjoy pigs named after celebrities racing around a track,” Coronas said.
The show tours all along the eastern seaboard, and has upcoming races at the Great New York State fair and several other county fairs. If the amount of fans the pigs earned in Rockingham County is any indication, they will likely be around the fair for many years to come.
This is part of a series covering the Rockingham County fair. For more, click here.
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