World Pork Expo Industry Tour

Monday, June 1 to Wednesday, June 3
Departing from Airport Holiday Inn, Des Moines

The Pork Industry Tour takes visitors to various industry-related organizations around Iowa. Choose from several different tours, with stops at Iowa State University, Pioneer, Hi-Bred International, Kemin Industries, IVESCO, Hy-Vee and more. For pricing and a schedule, visit www.worldpork.org.

World Pork Expo International Symposium

Wednesday, June 3
Airport Holiday Inn, Des Moines

Join us for a one-day event with industry experts covering reproduction, nutrition, animal health, genetics and management, presented by Iowa State University Department of Animal Science and the Iowa Pork Industry Center. To reserve space, register at www.worldpork.org.

World Pork Expo Swine Handling & Transport Forum

Tuesday, June 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marriott Hotel - Downtown, Des Moines

Underwriting Sponsors include National Hog Farmer magazine, the National Pork Board and the National Pork Producers Council

This forum provides pork producers, swine handlers and transporters with current information about the handling, transporting and marketing of pigs. Topics will include the importance of stockmanship, animal welfare expectations throughout the pork supply chain and preventing transport losses to increase your economic return.

MusicFest

Thursday, June 4, 3:30 to 8 p.m.
Iowa State Fairgrounds Grand Concourse

Pork producers are encouraged to stay around for Thursday evening's hog roast, featuring musical entertainment presented street-dance style on the Grand Concourse. Entertainers will include opening act, Des Moines-area favorites, Tony Valdez and the Retro Rockets, followed by national top-10 country stars, Confederate Railroad. Headliners will be Sonny Geraci and the Outsiders. Geraci gained fame as the front man for “Climax” with hits including, “Precious and Few” and “Time Won't Let Me.”

World Pork Expo Farm ToyShow and Sale

Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, June 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Featuring the sixth edition World Pork Expo commemorative toy tractor. The World Pork Expo Farm Toy Show and Sale will be held in the Cattle Barn. Check out the farm toys and memorabilia for sale.

Don't miss the chance to purchase the 2009 World Pork Expo commemorative tractor, a specially commissioned Massey Ferguson 65 with #38 Farm & Utility Loader featuring World Pork Expo ID package and movable loader arms and bucket.

A limited number of World Pork Expo tractors have been serial numbered and are available to collectors through NPPC. Those who purchase 2009 serial-numbered tractors will have the first option to purchase the same serial number in the 2010 model. Order online at www.worldpork.org or call NPPC, (515) 278-8012.

The Great Pork BarbeQlossal

Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6. Judging starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Prizes awarded at 3:30 p.m.
South of the Varied Industries Building

The nation's best barbecuers will vie for a share of more than $37,500 in cash prizes and national competition points in this World Pork Expo tradition. Contestants will bring their custom-made grills and sauces to compete in the categories of whole hog, ribs, loin and shoulder, and showmanship. Big Green Egg Scramble will be held Friday evening.

Pig Races

Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday, June 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,

Friday, June 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Northeast Corner, Cattle Barn

Racing pigs will hoof around a sawdust track at blazing speeds. It will be fun for the entire family as you participate in the pageantry of the Pig Races.

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