Every 4th Saturday in October

Brought to you by the City of Elgin Main Street Program, the annual Hogeye Festival is a downtown street festival held on the 4th Saturday of October. Hogeye celebrates community, family, famous Elgin Sausage, and all things swine!

Play Cow Patty Bingo and win fabulous prizes based on where a cow does her or his business (splatter matters in this game). Sample the winners at the BBQ Pork Cook Off, dance all day to live music.

Enjoy handmade arts and crafts, the Pearls Before Swine Art Show, and kid's activities. Stroll through the People's Choice Car & Bike Show. Join us as we sing along to "P-O-R-K in the USA" and “Hoofloose” while the Harleys roll in with The Elgin Sowpremes. This is a free festival that is produced by the Elgin Main Street Board, organized by local hogunteers (volunteers), and underwritten by generous business sponsors.

Join us for “The Best Little Pig Gig In Texas” in Downtown Elgin!

Thursday, October 22, 2026:

Hogeye Stroll 5 pm - 9 pm

The Pearls Before Swine Art Show kicks off the festival in style on Thursday evening with the opening Gala sponsored by the Elgin Art Association.

SOOOEEEY! Smash Daddies is holding a Hog Calling Contest. Celebrity judge, Judge P. Rind, will be on hand to pick the winner of several categories, including cutest call, loudest call, and overall best call. Registration starts at 5 p,m and the entry fee is donation-based. All ages are welcome.

Friday, October 23, 2026:

The Hogalicious Dessert Contest is at HTC Freight Depot, located at 114 Central Avenue. There are adult and Youth Divisions for the tasting desserts, along with a category for the Best Decorative Cake! Registration begins at 5 p.m., judging starts promptly at 7 p.m., and winners are announced at 8 p.m. After judging, sample the delicious entries.

Friday Night Street Dance is held Downtown Elgin on Depot Street from 8 pm to midnight.

Pigtivities at Hogeye on Saturday, October 24, 2026:

Fun for the whole family! FREE Festival Shuttle - Buses are wheelchair accessible. Festival hours are 10 am - 6 pm.

Handmade Arts & Crafts

Food Vendors & Concessions

Live Music & Entertainment on 2 Stages

Lindsy Kay Wing Children's Pet Parade

Kid's Zone & Game Alley

Lucky Old Scoundrel's Car & Bike Show

Gordon E Swenson BBQ Pork Cook-Off

Cow Patty Bingo

Appearance by the Sowpremes

Vintage Farm Equipment Display