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SWINEFEST 2012
SwineFest Celebration Under Way In Guyandotte

Reported by: Send eMail Bethany Simmons
Web Producer: Bethany Simmons
Reported: Aug. 23, 2012 9:49 AM EDT
Updated: Aug. 23, 2012 11:38 AM EDT

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Guyandotte , Cabell County , West Virginia

One part of Huntington is getting ready for a party that runs through Saturday. SwineFest 2012 takes center stage in the Guyandotte area starting Thursday evening.

This year’s theme is "Guyandotte Gets Scared!" The celebration features carnival games, lots of food and live music. Workers say it's an event for the whole family.

Here's a look at the complete lineup of events:

Thursday, Aug. 24

5 p.m. Street Fair Opens

Pork Dinners VFW 9738

Parade Lineup Staunton Street

6 p.m. Parade

Myers Amusements on the Mid-Way

7 p.m. 80's Rock Band "Cheap Wine"

8 p.m. Marley and the Nothing Fancy Band

10 p.m. Street Fair Closes

Friday Aug. 24

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Guyandotte Library Book Sale

5 p.m-8 p.m. Pork Dinners VFW 9738

5 p.m. SwineFest Auction

6 p.m. Myers Amusements on the Mid-Way

7 p.m. SwineFest and U.W.A. Wrestling Flat Line "Fear of The Unknown"

Southern Rock "Burning Ridge"

8 p.m. Guyandotte Comedy Hour "The Goof Troop"

9 p.m. Gary Sellards and The Stoned Country Band

11 p.m. Street Fair Closes

12 a.m. Live Ghost Hunt Led By Lawrence County Ghost Hunters

Win a chance to go on this Live Ghost Hunt. Chances available at Lawrence County Ghost Hunter's Booth.

Saturday, Aug. 25

9a.m.-5p.m. Guyandotte Library Book Sale

12 p.m. Street Fair Opens

12 p.m. Myer's Amusements Matinee

12 p.m.-8 p.m. Pork Dinners VFW 9738

2 p.m. SwineFest and UWA Wrestling Matinee

5 p.m. Myer's Amusements closes for dinner

6 p.m. Gary Sellards and the Stoned Country Band

Myers Amusements on the Midway

Evening Wrestling

7 p.m. Zombie Walk

8 p.m. Zombie Dance w/ Jack O'Shea

Madie Carroll House Tour

Kala Dehart and River Town

9 p.m. Guyandotte Fear Factor

12 a.m. Live Ghost Hunt Led By Lawrence County Ghost Hunters



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