Dirt Pigs celebrate 40th anniversary in style

Pigstock 2022 a triumph

August 17, 2022 @ 11:50 amLocal News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
Sunshine, ball games and crowds of people having a great time – that’s what Pigstock is all about. The Dirt Pigs returned in fine form to host a great tournament on the weekend. (Pauline Kerr photo)
After a long three-year hiatus, Pigstock returned to Walkerton last weekend. Seventy-three teams took part in the ball tournament, which was enjoyed by a large crowd of spectators, including this group of “piglets.” (Pauline Kerr photo)
BROCKTON – With 73 teams registered in five divisions – three men’s divisions with 49 teams, and two women’s divisions with 24 teams, Pigstock 2022 was a resounding success. The fun started Thursday evening with a special tribute to the Dirt Pigs’ favourite fan, who’s sorely missed, Helen Clancy – and wrapped up Sunday –…
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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Pauline Kerr is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with the Walkerton Herald-Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.