Oink for Owensboro 2018 Charity Project
Kentucky Legend®, a division of Specialty Foods Group, LLC, is pleased to announce the launch of a new community project entitled, “Oink for Owensboro” and is already ignited throughout the community.
The project has been designed to generate financial support for charities while bringing the community together around the local traditions of barbecue and Kentucky Legend, the nation’s No. 1 premium boneless ham. The program is created for a non-profit organization to be elected, by a local business, to receive a $5,000 donation. Each participating business will receive, design and create a fiberglass pig sculpture and will have the option of selecting a designated area to place the sculpture in or around the downtown Owensboro area. Exhibit will begin on May 1, 2018 and run until October 31, 2018.
“It is fulfilling to watch all of the hard work and planning finally come to fruition,” says Brooklyn Maple, Director of Marketing for Kentucky Legend. “This all started as an idea two years ago and has now blossomed into this large community effort, generating $60,000 for our local charities. Kentucky Legend® could not be more thrilled for each of the generous businesses that rallied behind us for this innovative concept. We express much gratitude to Tim Ross, Director of Public Events, City of Owensboro, for the endless amount of support on this project. We look forward to continuing this project in the years to come.”
Art Consultant, Austin Casebolt, states, “The Oink for Owensboro project is a collaborative art piece that is as unique as it is philanthropic. Artists from all over the area are working on sculptures that display the generosity and camaraderie of our community. It has been a blessing to be able to work with Kentucky Legend, the City of Owensboro, and some of our signature industries on this statement of community pride.”
Contributing businesses to the 2018 Oink for Owensboro Charity Project include: Kentucky Legend, International BBQ Festival, The Pearl Club, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Oz Tyler Distillery, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Inc., Old National Bank, Independence Bank, Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, Greenwell Chisholm, Mayor Tom Watson and Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Waterfront.
The non-profit organizations that will benefit from the project include Puzzle Pieces Inc., Green River Area Down Syndrome Association, Boulware Mission Inc., Alzheimer’s Association, Dream Rider’s of Kentucky Inc., Fresh Start for Women, Crossroads Inc., Owensboro Museum of Science and History, American Association of University Women, Oasis Inc., RiverPark Center, Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, and the Daniel Pitino Shelter.
The 2018 Oink for Owensboro Pigs can be found at the following locations:
| “Penny Bank” | Planter Area of Owensboro Convention Center |
| “Henry” | Corner of Veteran’s Boulevard & Daviess Street |
| “Wesleyham” Strong “Sweeet Success Is The “Weslean” Way! | Front Lawn of Daviess County Courthouse |
| “Sowcretariat” | Corner of Veteran’s Boulevard |
| “Alexander ‘Ham’ilton” | Inside of Independence Bank |
| “Bacontoven” | Inside of Owensboro Symphony Orchestra |
| “Smoke” | Inside of Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| “Estes” | City Hall |
| “HAMpton” | Outside of Hampton Inn – Downtown Owensboro |
| “Honey” | Along 4th Street |
| “Tony” | Grass Lawn – West of Concession Stands (within Smothers Park) |
| “Hog Wild” | Along the Riverfront/Behind the Hampton Inn |
If interested in reserving an Oink for Owensboro pig in 2019, please contact Kentucky Legend via email at marketingteam@kentuckylegend.com.
