Photo gallery: Montezuma County Fair greased pig chase brings plenty of smiles

By Ben Bradley Special to The Journal
Friday, Aug 14, 2026 2:37 PM Updated Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 2:39 PM
The greased pig chase on Aug. 1 at the Montezuma County Fair brought out children of all ages to try to catch the slippery swine. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal)
The greased pig chase on Aug. 1 at the Montezuma County Fair brought out children of all ages to try to catch the slippery swine. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal)
The greased pig chase on Aug. 1 at the Montezuma County Fair brought out children of all ages to try to catch the slippery swine. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal)
The greased pig chase on Aug. 1 at the Montezuma County Fair brought out children of all ages to try to catch the slippery swine. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal)
The greased pig chase on Aug. 1 at the Montezuma County Fair brought out children of all ages to try to catch the slippery swine. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal)


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