​JJ's 10th Annual Hog Roast

August 2nd, 2025

brought to you by our title sponsor:
Micah Sandman, The Big Hog, JJ's 10th annual Hog Roast Title Sponsor, supporting Hospice of the Red River Valley
Money Mike from CboysTV
JJ's 2025 Monetary Donation Counter
with a goal of $40,000
JJ's Hog Roast logo, supporting HRRV
JJ's Hog Roast was started in 2016 as a way 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.

In 2017 we decided to expand the event and add a cause, a charitable organization that helps most everyone and their families in the toughest of times. HIA Hospice (formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley). seemed like an obvious choice after thinking of how their services helped with JJ's grandma's final days, and being there for JJ's family after he passed on as a young man. ---Learn More
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.  ​

JJ's Raises over $30,000 for HRRV in 2024

We DESTROYED our goal in 2024 at the 9th Annual Hog Roast for Hospice and raised over $30,000 for the amazing services provided by Hospice of the Red River Valley!
2024 Donation Counter
with a goal of $24,000
We need to thank all who volunteered, donated, and partners with us this year to make this incredible achievement possible.
With everyones help, JJ's Hog Roast has raised over $106,000 for Hospice of the Red River Valley since 2015.

​JJ's 9th Annual Hog Roast

August 10th, 2024

was presented by CboysTV
Hospice of the Red River Valley, JJ's Hog Roast
All proceeds are donated to charitable organizations

What is JJ's Hog Roast all About?
JJ's Hog Roast on KVLY News in 2022
KVLY brings JJ's Hog Roast for Hospice to your TV in 2022

BIG 98.7 Radio Promo

BIG 98.7 FM, in Fargo, brought Greg and Kellie into the studio again this year for a quick interview on what JJ's Hog Roast is all about in 2024.
  • I am not much for public speaking and I should have thanked all of our incredible sponsors.  Without them, this event wouldn't be what it is today.  -  Greg Locnikar
  • We will also have an escape room all day on Saturday
  • FREE Camping spots during the event. (no hookups)
Hospice will affect you and the ones you love sometime in your life. It doesn't matter if you are 3 or 103, the incredible services that HIA Hospice provide will be there to help support you and the people you love most
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

Entertainment

 A Night of Musical  Entertainment by
Uptown Entertainment

Car Show

SHOW & SHINE
CAR SHOW
​On Saturday

Dinner

Hog Roast Dinner with sides on Saturday

ATV/UTV Mud Drag Races

Roamers 4x4 Lions Club sets up a track for mud racing on Saturday

Weekend Camping

FREE Primitive Camping Available
No Hookups

Hog Roast Dinner

On Saturday, we provide a hog roast from 11:00 am till gone.
  • The recommended donation for dinner is a FREE-WILL DONATION per plate.
  • The pork is smoked on site.
  • Corn on the cob, beans and a variety of salads are also included in the meal.
Hospice is an incredible service that not only helps keep people comfortable during their final days, the nurses also provide the families of their patients with love and support during some of their toughest times.

Show and Shine Car & Bike Show

Presented by Muscatell Auto & Red River Adventure
In 2017, we implemented a Show and Shine Car & Bike Show to our Saturday festivities.  JJ's 8th Annual Show and Shine proved to be a success with so many vehicles that we will need to expand for next year.  There was a fantastic selection of vehicles that showed 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 Races

Presented by ???
In 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.

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  |  2024

​No Guarantee

2022

No Guarantee

Surprise band in 2021
2019 - SKYLINE
2018 - The GrooveTones
2017 - Blind Joe & Miss Chevious
2016 - Miss Chevious
51943 County Highway 9
​Pelican Rapids, MN
(1/4 mile North of the Zorbaz on Pelican Lake)
There will be an ATM on location.