Hogs For The Cause

JOIN US FOR HOGS’ 15TH ANNIVERSARY
March 31, 2023 - April 1, 2023










HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW…

Hogs for the Cause is a 501c(3) organization that unites barbecue culture to provide financial aid to families while their child is being treated for pediatric brain cancer. Year-round efforts culminate in an annual two-day music festival and barbecue competition, combining over 20 contemporary bands with over 90 competing barbecue teams (www.hogsfest.org). Hogs for the Cause operates as the premier funding source for the cause and has given over $6 Million to families in need through direct grants and by working with children's hospitals to develop Hogs Houses, a home away from home where families can stay while their children receive extended care. To learn more about the work we do and get involved visit www.hogsforthecause.org. 


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Friday, March 31st 
3:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. | UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds, 6801 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA
Bacon Night, presented by Irpino, Avin, and Hawkins Law Firm, returns for a fourth year of competition. "Just Winging It," presented by TABASCO, offers a friendly chicken wing competition. Guests have an opportunity to mingle with the pitmasters and teams while they are preparing their meats for Saturday’s competition. In addition to BBQ samples, each team will honor the hog by creating a unique bacon dish or wings that will be available for sale. Friday competition categories are Sauce, Blue Plate Side, Bacon, and Wings. Dishes can be previewed on the Hogs website. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and food will also be available for purchase. 













FRIDAY MUSIC LINEUP 
Devon Allman Project featuring JoJo Hermann of Widespread Panic with special guests George Porter, Jr. and Anders Osborne Big Something
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
Jackie Venson
J & The Causeways
Tomar & the FCs
Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band
Zita
Dark Side of the Swamp: Honey Island Swamp Band with Mike Dillon & The Darkside Horns

SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST
11 a.m. | UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds, 6801 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA
The Ben Sarrat Jr Cookoff: 90+ teams of BBQ competitors, comprised of a mix of some of the region’s top chefs, professional BBQ teams, and backyard cooking fanatics, will compete for the Ben Sarrat, Jr. Cook-Off Grand Champion Title. The Grand Champion is chosen from the winners of the Whole Hog, Ribs, Pork Butt/Shoulder, and Porkpourri (anything pork) divisions. There are also awards for Best Sauce, Fan Favorite, and Fundraising Champion. Patrons may sample food from every team for donations. Bring your appetite and your favorite fork!

SATURDAY MUSIC LINEUP
St. Paul and the Broken Bones Charles Wesley Godwin Shinyribs
The Sheepdogs
The Heavy Heavy The Wilder Blue
Ian Noe
The Deslondes
Zach Person
Andrew Duhon
The Stooges Brass Band Watson
Ticket Options 
· 2-Day General Admission: $99
· 2-Day Judges Pass: $170
· 2-Day Boss Hog VIP: $449
· 2-Day Goin’ Ham Super VIP: $1000
· Friday General Admission: $50 · Friday Judges Pass: $80
· Friday Boss Hog VIP: $219
· Saturday General Admission: $60 · Saturday Judges Pass: $95
· Saturday Boss Hog VIP: $249 

RFID Wristbands 
Hogs for the Cause uses only RFID wristbands for entry and food and beverage purchases. Credit or debit cards are linked to the RFID wristbands, making it easier to pay for food and drinks across the festival without the need to add funds. Wristbands can be registered and connected to a debit or credit card before the event at HogsFest.org/Register. 

Resources
Hogsfest.Org
Youtube.Com/@Hogsforthecause
Instagram.Com/Hogsforthecause
Twitter.Com/Hogs4Thecause
Facebook.Com/Hogs4Thecause 

Sponsors 
Children's Hospital New Orleans Tito's Vodka
Miller High Life
Bulleit Whiskey
Phelps
Baldwin Subaru
Irpino Avin Hawkins Law Firm Kingsford
Blue Plate
Tabasco
Capital One
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust New Orleans & Company Hogwash
John P. Guste, Md Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 
Lovell Mann Wealth Management
Big Green Egg Aetna
Boucaner WWL-TV

For Media And Other Inquiries:
Liz Bodet Lizbodet@Gmail.Com 504-583-5550 













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