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KISS THE PIG

2024 KISS THE PIG NOMINEES

Who do you want to see kiss a pig after Sunday's parade? Whichever nominee makes the most money donations will! The contest begins in early September and the locations will be announced here and on our social media channels. Donations of any size count!


Donation locations:​

  • E.D. Locke Public Library

  • Grace Coffee - McFarland

  • Green Lantern

  • Maple Tree Supper Club

  • McFarland House Café

  • Parade route - September 29th only

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Becky Rogers

  • McFarland Chamber of Commerce President

  • Nominated by 2023 recipient and winner: Cassandra Suettinger

  • Charity of choice: McFarland Music Boosters

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Chase Horne

  • DeWitt Law Firm​

  • Nominated by 2023 recipient: Shaun O'Hearn

  • ​Charity of choice:​ WayForwad Resources

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Meghan Fessler

WHAT IS KISS THE PIG?

Kiss the Pig was a tradition that started in the adolescent years (1980s) of the Festival. Prominent leaders and/or organizations within the McFarland community were nominated as participants to kiss a pig if enough funds were raised for their charity of choice. Money collections were placed throughout McFarland prior to the Festival. Come the day of the Festival's parade, nominees were given one last chance to raise funds by walking through the parade. Over time, Festival committee members changed and  the tradition faded away.

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After the Covid-19 pandemic, when the Festival reemerged in 2022, the committee decided to bring back this tradition. Similar to when it started, prominent leaders in McFarland were nominated (see previous nominees below) to raise money for their charity of choice.

Each year, you can expect to see money collection stations throughout McFarland a few weeks prior to the Festival. It's a way to get the community involved and support various charities. It's also kind of fun to see a prominent leader in the community kiss a pig, too! We encourage everyone to consider donating to the nominee you want to see kiss a pig the most. Every donation makes an impact, not matter how small!

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2022 Nominees at Parade
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Matt Schuenke and Aaron Tarnutzer after parade
Chief Aaron Chapin standing in a group of people after parade
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Kiss the Pig 1991
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PREVIOUS MCFARLAND COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
KISS THE PIG PARTICIPANTS

2023

  • Cassandra Suettinger, Village Deputy Administrator/Clerk

    • Charity of Choice:​ McFarland Food Pantry

    • Nominated by 2022 recipient: Matt Schuenke

  • Craig Howery, McFarland School Board President

    • Charity of Choice: Alzheimer's Association of Wisconsin

    • Nominated by 2022 recipient: Aaron Tarnutzer

  • Shaun O'Hearn, Owner of McFarland House Café

    • Charity of Choice: ​The Trevor Project

    • Nominated by 2022 recipient: Aaron Chapin

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​2022

  • Aaron Chapin, Chief of McFarland Police

    • Charity of Choice:​ WI C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors)

  • Aaron Tarnutzer, McFarland School District Superintendent

    • Charity of Choice: McFarland Food Pantry​

  • Matt Schuenke, Village Administrator

    • Charity of Choice: ​McFarland Youth Center

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