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How a local family turned pig races into a Southwest Florida staple

March 31, 2026 at 12:42 PM EDT

Spectators are going "hog wild" for a style of racing of a different breed. For more than 30 years, one local family has been organizing pig races, which have become a fan favorite at events across Southwest Florida. WGCU Culture and Connections reporter Elizabeth Andarge saw that while it might not be the Kentucky Derby, it is worth a trip to see the "Pork Chop Downs."