A longtime community tradition returns Saturday as the Go Hog Wild barbecue raises funds for the Cotter-Gasville Rural Fire Protection District, helping fill critical funding gaps for equipment and operations.
The event, set for Saturday from 11 to 3 at Station 1 in Cotter, features pulled pork meals, auctions and raffles. Plates are $10 for adults, with discounted pricing for children. 100 pork buts have been smoked and 50 will be available for purchase. Retired Chief and Commission Treasurer Jay Dukes is in charge of the “secret” SHO-NUFF BUTT RUB that is used to season the pork before smoking for an entire day.
Fire Chief Jimmy Morgan said proceeds are essential, noting that outfitting a single firefighter can cost around $12,000.
Listen:
Boardmember Tink Albright highlighted strong community support, with donated auction items ranging from restaurant certificates to home and vehicle services.
Listen:
The department currently has 18 firefighters and is seeking additional volunteers to meet growing demand, responding to more than 150 calls last year.
The fundraiser will take place at the Fire Station #1 on Denton Ferry Rd and County Road 704 in Cotter, the address is 39 Waterside Place.
WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI