Pigskin Pig-Out Plans Announced
September 02, 2002 | Football
Sponsored by Toyota, the festival will be held in conjunction with the Pirates' home football opener, Saturday, Sept. 14, against Tulane. Kickoff for the game is set for 7 p.m.
The Pig-Out kicks off Friday evening at 6 p.m. when rides and games open in the stadium parking lot. Live music from The Breeze Band is set for 8 p.m., followed by the popular Parade of Pigs at 9:15 and a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. The ECU cheerleaders and the Pirate mascot will be on hand as fans enjoy a variety of food and amusements throughout the evening.
Participants in the Pig Cookin' Contest will fire up their portable cookers at 10 p.m. Friday night with judging taking place Saturday morning at 8 a.m. Barbecue plates will be available for purchase by the public starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday at a charge of $5 in advance or $6 on game day.
Tours of ECU's new strength and conditioning center, which will be dedicated prior to the Tulane game, will be available on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
Parking lots open for the football game at 3 p.m. on Saturday with kickoff set at 7 p.m.
For more information on the Pigskin Pig-Out Party and/or game tickets, call 252-328-4500.
ECU appreciates the support of Toyota and participating Toyota dealers: Bobby Murray Toyota (Rocky Mount), Greenville Toyota, Massey Motor Company (Kinston), Pecheles Toyota (Washington), Stevenson Toyota (Jacksonville) and Toyota of New Bern.
