Tucked in a little town right outside of Red Lodge (yes, even smaller than Red Lodge) there’s a little something happening every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night during the summer. A visitor’s trip is not complete if they don’t attend the Pig Races at the Bearcreek Saloon and Steakhouse, where pigs really fly. Yes, that’s right – pigs….cute ones too! Oddly enough, not a bit of pork is served on the menu. As the story goes, Bearcreek used to be a mining town but after a devastating mining accident the restaurant was forced to create a new marketing attraction. Well, we’ve heard of dog racing and horse racing so why not pigs! 
They have their own special arena with stands and sponsors. The little kids help keep the pigs in order. Each pig knows they're running for the prize....food!
Helping to draw the numbers before the race to determine who gets a pig....
Interestingly, all the funds raised from the races go towards scholarships. Thousands of dollars have been raised by folks watching the little porkers make their rounds. Betters can win $25 on races #1-10 or $100 on the final race #11…that’s right folks, 11 races. In Montana you either go big or you go home.
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