Spokane's Pig Out in the Park says goodbye after 44 years

Pig Out in the Park ends after nearly 50 years in Spokane

Pig Out in the Park, a beloved Spokane event since 1979, will not return in 2026, as announced by organizer Bill Burke. Rising costs, which reached over $550,000 last year, contributed to the decision to retire the festival.

Pig Out in the Park ends its 44-year run

SPOKANE, Wash. — One of Spokane’s most beloved summer traditions, Pig Out in the Park, is ending its 44-year run, organizers announced. Bill Burke, who has organized the annual six-day free music and food festival, made the decision after discussions with the Six Bridges Arts Association Board of Directors, major event sponsors, friends and family

Spokane's Pig Out in the Park says goodbye after 44 years

Spokane's beloved Pig Out In The Park announced it's not returning after 2025, organizer Bill Burke announces, marking the close of a 44-year tradition.

'It's time': After 44 years, iconic Spokane event Pig Out in the Park comes to an end

One of Spokane’s most iconic events, Pig Out in the Park, has come to an end after 44 years.

Pig Out In The Park - 1979 to 2025

Pig Out In The Park - 1979 to 2025