We invite you to experience the sights and sounds of a long-standing tradition as this year's festival promises to be better than ever. The Virginia Pork Festival, one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music, from multiple stages, to make this an event not to be missed.

Although the primary
goal of the Virginia Pork Festival is to promote the pork industry, it is a nonprofit organization that provides local clubs and civic organizations with an opportunity to raise funds for their respective groups. Over the past 26 years more than one million dollars have been donated to: Hospice, Shriners, area civic, rescue and fire departments, and many others. It should be noted that all dishes are prepared and served by these groups, all of whom make the festival a great success for the local communities.

The Festival attracts people from all walks of life, from the local businessman and farmer to Virginia Governors and State Senators. Not only does the Virginia Pork Festival captivate Southside Virginia like no other event, it welcomes attendees from as far south as the "Sunshine State" of Florida up to "The Big Apple" New York and from the West Coast visitors from Washington to the "Lone Star State" of Texas...all of whom enjoy the opportunity to sample the fare and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Scheduled to take place from 4:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 11, 2003, the Virginia Pork Festival will be held at the Greensville Ruritan Club Grounds located in Emporia / Greensville County, Virginia. Prospective attendees of this popular event are strongly encouraged to place their ticket orders immediately, as tickets are limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis. An early sell-out, as is traditionally the case, appears to be highly likely. If you are planning to spend the night and need a place to stay, we recommend the Hampton Inn, the Official Hotel of the 2003 Festival.