Each fall in Pennsylvania, The Ephrata Fair greases up pigs, puts them in a field and encourages dozens of screaming children and adults to chase, grab and slam terrified pigs to the ground. Whoever can grab the pig and carry her back to the crate receives a trophy. This event lasts several hours and the same scared pigs are abused over and over again.

“A whistle was blown and dozens of screaming children and adults ran towards a beautiful little pig covered in chunks of grease fat. Hundreds of people in the audience were screaming, laughing, applauding, and making bacon references while shouting, ‘dumb pig!’ This poor, innocent pig screamed so loudly you could hear his voice above the crowd. The pig’s expression grew more defeated with each whistle blow, representing yet another round of emotional and physical torture.” — animal activist, Kelly Lehman

Ephrata Fair has been holding this cruel ‘entertainment’ for over 39 years and calls it a “family fun event.” This practice is nothing but blatant animal abuse in the name of tradition.

Pigs are sensitive, intelligent, loving animals and there is no doubt that these events cause them physical and emotional harm. Pigs instinctively fear being chased by predators and often urinate or defecate out of sheer terror while being chased and wrestled. Tormented individuals end up covered in cuts, scrapes, and internal injuries by the end of this event. Pigs deserve to be treated with compassion and respect.

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