By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

The fact that pigs love rain is probably no surprise, and definitely a good thing for “Pork Barrel Annie,” the race announcer for Hedrick’s Racing Pigs.

The pig races,  like most events at the Ellis County Fair, have continued through rain and shine at this week’s fair in Hays.

As the pigs raced around the track to reach the coveted Oreo cookie at the finish line, the pigs seemingly did not notice the wet weather at all Wednesday night.

“The pigs love the rain, you can hear them grunting and snorting and running in circles,” Annie said.

She and the pigs travel the country “coast to coast” and border to border.

“Everywhere you go, people love to see little piggies run around the track,” Annie said with a laugh.

Hedrick’s Racing pigs, based out of Nickerson, just got back from a trip to Hawaii a few weeks ago.

Hedrick’s Racing Pigs will be at the Ellis County Fair through Friday with races beginning at 6:00 p.m.

For more  about the Ellis County Fair, visit the website HERE.