Bacon Bits @ the County Fair

We got Bacon Bits the end of May and he weighed 25 lbs, when we checked in @ the fair he weighed 220 lbs. He was such a fun pig and the whole family enjoyed him.
Our boots for the week long stay @ the County Fair!

Me and Austin enjoying some rides!

Gage and Gracie on the rides!

Me and Owen on the Ferris Wheel

Austin, Gracie and Gage on the other side of the Ferris Wheel

Gracie Jo practicing her model poses

Gracie Jo and Austin

Can you tell we let Gracie take some pics?

Me, my mom and Gage

Me and my Sister -N- Law Colleen

Gracie putting on lipstick during the auction!

Owen showing Bacon Bits in the Ultra Fly Weight Class

He did so well and placed 3rd in the Market Class!

We thought Bacon Bits was a gorgeous Hampshire pig.

Giving the judge a good look

Owen getting ready to go in the show pen.

This was quite the learning experience for not only Owen but us as well. He was the one who feed and watered all day every day. Gave him a bath at least once a week and then rubbed him down with lotion and sunscreen so he wouldn't get burned and walked him almost every day. Towards the end he didn't think he wanted to do another one until we got to the fair and he had a ball. Now we are planning on getting two pigs next year. Any one thinking of letting their kids raise a pig I say let them. He learned so much, had to keep a record book and also profited quite a bit in the end (which went to savings to pay for next year). Thanks to my brother RH and his partner Terri for buying our pig. We appreciate it so much! And as for Bacon Bits, we think of you every time we eat Bacon!! RIP