JJ's Hog Roast was started 8 years ago to remember and honor the loved ones that we have lost. Over the years it has become so much more thanks to everyone who attends year after year, the amazing sponsors that have partnered with us, and the awesome volunteers that dedicate their time to set up, work, and clean up over the weekend of the event.
JJ's 9th Annual Hog Roast
Coming August 2024
We are honored to provide entertainment, car show, mud races, silent auction, and a hog roast dinner to help celebrate JJ’s hospitable, and enthusiastic personality.
We Raised over $16,754 for HRRV in 2023
With the help of our amazing sponsors, volunteers and patrons, JJ's Hog Roast has raised over $7,000 for HRRV over the last 8 years.
UPDATE: A late donation came in after the 2023 check presentation, raising the total 2023 donation to $17,594!!!
Success in 2023I giant & grateful THANK YOU for all those that made this year another big success. Eight years ago we never would have imagined raising over $76,000, let alone raising over $17,500 in one year.
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All proceeds donated to Hospice
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$17,596 raised at JJ's 7th Annual Hog Roast for Hospice in 2023
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KVLY brings JJ's Hog Roast for Hospice to your TV in 2022
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JJ lived his life to its fullest! He was known for his kind heart and lively spirit! He could be counted on for a good time! JJ enjoyed listening and dancing to various music genres, and partying with friends and family.
JJ's Recent News
BIG 98.7 Radio PromoBIG 98.7 FM, in Fargo, brought Greg and Kellie into the studio for a quick interview on what JJ's Hog Roast is all about.
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Entertainment 2 Nights of Musical Entertainment by |
DinnerHog Roast Dinner with sides on Saturday |
ATV/UTV Mud Drag RacesRoamers 4x4 Lions Club sets up a track for racing on Saturday |
Weekend CampingPrimitive Camping Available |
Show and Shine Car & Bike ShowIn 2017, we implemented a Show and Shine Car & Bike Show to our Saturday festivities. JJ's 7th Annual Show and Shine proved to be a success as well. We had a fantastic selection of vehicles show up for the show, and there were many vendors that were gracious enough to donate door prizes.
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JJ's ATV/UTV Mud Drag RacesIn 2022, we implemented a JJ's ATV/UTV Side x Side Mud Drag Races to our Saturday festivities, and it was a HIT! Volunteers with the Roamers 4x4 Lions Club set up the track and there was a good amount of racers that signed up ahead of time. Spectators, young and old, lined the fence to watch the mud fly and enjoyed every race.
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Nightly Entertainment
We provide entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights to hype up the atmosphere! To date, Uptown Entertainment and DJ Service has provided the Friday night musical entertainment with his amazing light and sound setup. In the past we brought in a local band to liven up the crowd and rattle the rafters with a variety of classic and current songs. All are welcome to come out and have a great time. No matter if your 1 or 100 there are songs for all to enjoy!
Uptown Entertainment
2020 | 2021 | 2023
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No Guarantee
2022
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No Guarantee
Surprise band in 2021
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2019 - SKYLINE
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2018 - The GrooveTones
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2017 - Blind Joe & Miss Chevious
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2016 - Miss Chevious
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Memorial Balloon ReleaseIn 2018 we added a new way to honor those who have gone from our world and onto the next. We hosted our first Memorial Balloon release which allowed people to purchase a balloon and write a special message or name of a loved one onto the balloon. After the hog roast we all gathered outside for a short prayer and moment of silence as the balloons ascended into the clouds. We look forward to continuing this tradition next year.
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51943 County Highway 9
Pelican Rapids, MN (1/4 mile North of the Zorbaz on Pelican Lake)
There will be an ATM on location. |
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