Battle Ground community awaits the first Pig Jam

Battle Ground will host its first Pig Jam on Sept. 10.

Attendees will be able to feast on a roasted pig, while AC/DC tribute band Thunderstruck plays.

Organizer Rusty Hoyle is ready to see the crowds form at the Battle Ground Community Center.

“We’re roasting about 750 pounds of pig and having a tribute to an AC/DC concert,” Hoyle said. “When you walk in, you’re going to be in the food area with table seating for all ages. As you walk closer toward the concert area, there will be some craft vendors and there’ll be snacks available. We got nuts, popcorn, candy, and there’s also some handmade goods.”

He said there will also be an area where people 21 years old and older can purchase alcohol. Besides Thunderstruck, Ryan Antoine and the Seth Myzel band will also provide music at the event. Hoyle said he was inspired to host the pig jam after seeing Thunderstruck play at a similar event.

“We saw that people loved this band and there aren’t pig roasts available, so we decided to combine the two, like ‘hey, pig roasts are a really fun thing to do that aren’t available very often,’ and the Thunderstruck band just goes with it so well,” he said.

Pig passes will be $29.95 and will include three “pig plates,” which includes a three-quarter pounds of meat and sides.

“You’re getting three-quarters of a pound of meat and three sides with your ticket,” he said. “If that’s too much food, we are allowing people to share their pig passes.”

Truck to Table Catering will provide the food, Hoyle said.

“Thunderstruck is like watching the real AC/DC band,” Hoyle said. “They’re absolutely incredible. When the singer gets up and opens his mouth, people seem to just flock to the stage. People love it. They come from miles around to see these guys.”

He said his favorite part is getting to experience the community of Battle Ground while supporting the city’s charities.

The vendors at the event will sell jewelry, hot sauces, snacks and trinkets. They include Silagy Sauce, Sanctified Leather & Grace, 2 Angry Cats Hot Sauce, Notoriously Nuts, Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co., and Works of Heart.

“These are all local small businesses and they’re either woman or veteran-owned,” Hoyle said.

He noted the tickets for food are pre-sale only and must be purchased in advance. However, the concert and vendor section is free to attend and all ages are welcome. The capacity is 1,000 tickets, Hoyle said.

Hoyle said all of the proceeds will go to the North County Food Bank. He’s the founder of Craft Nation, which also hosts the Craft Beer & Wine Fest in Vancouver, is a consultant for Tacos in the Park, and organizes the Gorge Blues & Brews Festival in Stevenson.

The event will be held from 4 to 9 pm on Sept. 10 at the Battle Ground Community Center, 912 E. Main St.

To get tickets, go online to tinyurl.com/md3t2db.