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=== Buy Pig From Them ===
 
=== Buy Pig From Them ===
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* Have to let them know soon.  They can purchase and process it on May 21st, and keep it frozen for us till the day of event.
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* We have to let them know soon, they can get the pig on May 6th, 2013 and keep it frozen for us until the event. The next time they get in pigs is September. 
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* The pigs are skinned, not sure if this will make a difference. 
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** $0.80 / lb live.  Want to get about a 110 lb live pig if we want an 80 lb. "dressed" pig.
 
** $0.80 / lb live.  Want to get about a 110 lb live pig if we want an 80 lb. "dressed" pig.
 
** Processing is $35
 
** Processing is $35
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* $35, but have to bring it to them by May 21st.  They can keep it frozen for us till then.
 
* $35, but have to bring it to them by May 21st.  They can keep it frozen for us till then.
  
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== Whitt's Deer Processing ==
 
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* If this comes through it will be as a favor through a friend.  Please use Jeff Cotten as POC when contacting Mr. Whitt
 
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** Mr. Whitt 256-729-1047
 
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* If we do this, Whitt will slaughter the pig, and we'll have to have it processed (Rocket City Meats offers this service, need to get pricing)
 
  
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== Hometown Market Athens ==
 
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Got a tip that Publix could order whole pigs, but they discontinued that service a year ago.  Butcher recommended called "Hometown Market" in Athens.  They said they could give a price, but only a week before we wanted the pig.
 
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==Rocket City Meats.==
 
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* 1st time: Half Headless 55-60lb Pig is $1.99 / lb (~$110)
 
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** This size was too small, we ran out of pig early
 
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* Last time: They don't do half pigs anymore. Head-on pig, 60lbs is going to run ~$150, $2.50 / lb
 
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** 80lb pig ~$200
 
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* This time: 80 lb pigs are $2.69/lb, or around $215.
 
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== Fudge Family Farms ==
 
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* "The price will be $2.90/lb, pre-paid via check or credit card, and pickup in Madison."
 
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** I asked them to beat Rocket City's Price, and they responded, "With all due respect, we humanely raise the finest pork in the nation, and are therefore unable to get into pricing wars with commodity meat outlets."  ~Wayne Cisco
 
  
 
==Volunteering to buy the pig==
 
==Volunteering to buy the pig==
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= Volunteers =  
 
= Volunteers =  

Revision as of 09:50, 26 April 2013

Creator:
Omegix
Status:
Early Planning
Born On:
15:21, 10 April 2013 (CDT)
Last Updated:
09:50, 26 April 2013 (CDT)

Overview

Pig Roast at Makers Local.

As of 4/10/13 waiting to see if we're moving to a new space before we start with pig roast logistics.

Basic Event Information

  • Name: Pig Roast
  • Logistics: Omegix
  • Cooks: Preaux
  • Date: TBD
  • Time: Event Starts at 12:00, food prep TBD
  • Location: Make Shop
  • Cost to Attend: $10 / person, or $15 for two people.
  • Last Years Flier: Pig Roast Flier

Calendar

  • TBD

The Pig

Put a request out for recommendations on Huntsville's subreddit

Weaver Processing

  • 256-462-1034

Buy Pig From Them

  • We have to let them know soon, they can get the pig on May 6th, 2013 and keep it frozen for us until the event. The next time they get in pigs is September.
  • The pigs are skinned, not sure if this will make a difference.
    • $0.80 / lb live. Want to get about a 110 lb live pig if we want an 80 lb. "dressed" pig.
    • Processing is $35
    • $123

Bring Pig to them for Processing

  • $35, but have to bring it to them by May 21st. They can keep it frozen for us till then.


Volunteering to buy the pig

Volunteers

Other Necessary Items

  • Chairs
    • 4-5 camping chairs - Ramgarden(?)
  • plates, cups, knives, spoons, forks, bowls
  • Tents
    • 10x10 tent donated by Katie Phillips (Need to confirm: Located on South Wall in black textile case)
    • Tim's Tent - Tim(?)
  • Folding Tables
    • Phil(?) can bring two folding tables
  • Ice and cooler - Do we still have Laurie Kellogg's ?
  • Cornholing game was brought by RamGarden, was very fun for attendees. - Ramgarden(?)

Foods

  • Drinks
    • Need Sodas or Tea
  • Buns (basic hamburger buns)
  • Chips, Dip
    • Gregabyte(?) is bringing awesome dip
  • A second main dish -
  • Side dishes
    1. Corn Casserole - Michele Faris(?)
  • Desserts
    • Kinsey(?) is bringing a cheese cake
  • A green salad (as in vegetables not food coloring) -

Projects

Not Yet Advertised To

  • Flier:
  • Facebook Event:
  • Makers Local Web Page:
  • Livejournal
  • Reddit
  • NPR Service Announcement
  • Update email sent to general list (3 weeks out)
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