Youngsters chase tradition at the Shenandoah County Fair pig scramble
Hundreds of children gathered at the Shenandoah County Fair this week for the annual pig scramble, a high-energy tradition where youngsters chase down 105 piglets.
The dirt was flying at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds this past Wednesday evening as one of the region's most energetic traditions returned to the arena. The annual pig scramble saw hundreds of local children put their speed and agility to the test in hopes of taking home a new farm friend.
About 300 youngsters, ranging in age from 3 to 8, participated in the event. The competition was divided by age groups, with 105 pigs up for grabs. Participants came from all over the county, including young residents from Maurertown, Edinburg, Toms Brook, and Strasburg.
The scene was a mix of determination and pure chaos as the children chased the elusive piglets across the pen. While some, like five-year-old Violet Boksan and seven-year-old Margaret Cooper, successfully guided their catches into the pens, others found the task a bit more slippery.
For many families in the Valley, the scramble is a highlight of fair week, representing a rite of passage for rural youth. Whether they walked away with a pig or just a few grass stains, the event remains a classic slice of Shenandoah County community life.
Read the full story at Northern Virginia Daily.
Summarized by My Valley Day. Original reporting by Northern Virginia Daily.
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