RALEIGH — Raleigh 500 held the Eighth Annual Carolina Masonic Pig Jig here on May 18 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. It was celebrated in conjunction with the Got to Be NC AgFest, our state’s off-season state fair. The Pig Jig has thousands of visitors each year and crowns the best Masonic team in several divisions of grilled and smoked delight.
At the Pig Jig, thousands ate and voted for their favorites. A team of appointed judges picked the best results in several divisions. More than 30 teams entered the competition. While final figures are not yet available, it is estimated that $8,000 will go to the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford and to Central Children’s Home. The two institutions have been supported by the Masons of North Carolina for many years.
The Grand Champion title went to the joint team of Rolesville 683 and James B. Green 735. Spurmont 98, last year’s Grand Champion, took the People’s Choice Award.
Other division winners were:
Pork Division
First Rolesville 683/James B. Green 735 (Rolesville)
Second Widow’s Son 4 PHA (Raleigh)
Third Wilmington 319 (Wilmington)
Chicken Division
First Rhamkatte 827 PHA (Raleigh)
Second Spurmont 98 (Strasburg, Virginia)
Third William G. Hill 218 (Raleigh)
Sauce Division
First Widow’s Son 4 PHA (Raleigh)
Second Rolesville 683/James B. Green 735 (Rolesville)
Third William G. Hill 218 (Raleigh)
Team Spirit
Doric 30 (Millville, Delaware)
The Masonic Pig Jig returns to Got to Be NC AgFest next year. We’ll bring you details right here. Don’t miss the fun or the opportunity to make a little money for your lodge.