Utah State students wrestle pigs

Pig wrestling is becoming an annual contest put on by the Animal Science Club at Utah State University.

This Friday will be the second time the club has held the event.

Teams of four can pay a $25 entry fee to compete to put a greased pig in a barrel as quick as possible. 

There is a $1 entry fee to watch the competition at the USU south farm.

“It was an idea we came up with last year,” said Nick Denton, an Animal Science Club member. “It seemed like a pretty decent idea because pig wrestling is always fairly popular at fairs and such.”

The Animal Science Club was surprised with the popularity of the event last year, according to Denton.

“There were just a lot of people having fun,” Denton said. “We made quite a bit of money from team sign up, and the audience was highly entertained.”

Chelcey Holbrook, president of the Animal Science Club, said she hopes the success is repeated this year.

“It was really good last year, that’s why we are doing it again,” Holbrook said. “It’s pretty muddy and greasy and oily and slick and great.”

Holbrook said the group also uses the event to raise awareness about the Animal Science Club.

“It’s not only absolutely hilarious,” Holbrook said. “But it’s a good fundraiser for us, a chance for people to get involved in agriculture and see what we do with pigs.”

For those that are hesitant to participate, Holbrook encouraged students to try it out.

“Just come see what it is,” Holbrook said. “Or if you know what it is, get a team together. It doesn't matter if you've done it before, it’s just good clean fun.”