SWINEFEST 2012 SwineFest Celebration Under Way In Guyandotte
Reported by: Bethany Simmons
Web Producer: Bethany Simmons
Reported: Aug. 23, 2012 9:49 AM EDT
Updated: Aug. 23, 2012 11:38 AM EDT
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Guyandotte
, Cabell County
, West Virginia
One part of Huntington is getting ready for a party that runs through Saturday. SwineFest 2012 takes center stage in the Guyandotte area starting Thursday evening.
This year’s theme is "Guyandotte Gets Scared!" The celebration features carnival games, lots of food and live music. Workers say it's an event for the whole family.
Here's a look at the complete lineup of events:
Thursday, Aug. 24
5 p.m. Street Fair Opens
Pork Dinners VFW 9738
Parade Lineup Staunton Street
6 p.m. Parade
Myers Amusements on the Mid-Way
7 p.m. 80's Rock Band "Cheap Wine"
8 p.m. Marley and the Nothing Fancy Band
10 p.m. Street Fair Closes
Friday Aug. 24
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Guyandotte Library Book Sale
5 p.m-8 p.m. Pork Dinners VFW 9738
5 p.m. SwineFest Auction
6 p.m. Myers Amusements on the Mid-Way
7 p.m. SwineFest and U.W.A. Wrestling Flat Line "Fear of The Unknown"
Southern Rock "Burning Ridge"
8 p.m. Guyandotte Comedy Hour "The Goof Troop"
9 p.m. Gary Sellards and The Stoned Country Band
11 p.m. Street Fair Closes
12 a.m. Live Ghost Hunt Led By Lawrence County Ghost Hunters
Win a chance to go on this Live Ghost Hunt. Chances available at Lawrence County Ghost Hunter's Booth.
Saturday, Aug. 25
9a.m.-5p.m. Guyandotte Library Book Sale
12 p.m. Street Fair Opens
12 p.m. Myer's Amusements Matinee
12 p.m.-8 p.m. Pork Dinners VFW 9738
2 p.m. SwineFest and UWA Wrestling Matinee
5 p.m. Myer's Amusements closes for dinner
6 p.m. Gary Sellards and the Stoned Country Band
Myers Amusements on the Midway
Evening Wrestling
7 p.m. Zombie Walk
8 p.m. Zombie Dance w/ Jack O'Shea
Madie Carroll House Tour
Kala Dehart and River Town
9 p.m. Guyandotte Fear Factor
12 a.m. Live Ghost Hunt Led By Lawrence County Ghost Hunters
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