Photos: The pig chase at the Montezuma County Fair

Young swine-chasers grin with delight as they pursue a squealing pig. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal)

Dozens of kids joined in on a pig chase at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds on Saturday.

Participants double-team the object of their chase. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal)
A sizeable swine sneaks through the legs of a participant. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal)
: Pigs for the event were donated by First National Bank and Four States Ag Expo. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal)
: Pigs for the event were donated by First National Bank and Four States Ag Expo. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal)
A crowd of youngsters corners a small pig in the swine tent Saturday morning. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal)
Participants in different age groups attempted to grab the hind legs of a greased pig selected for their heat. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal)