Pig Pickin’ Merch

 

BBQ Plate ticket

$25.00

2025 pig pickin’ t-shirt

$25.00

Pig Pickin’ camo cap

$25.00

2024 Pig pickin’ t-shirt

$15.00

PIG PICKIN’ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Pig Pickin’ – the ultimate Southern-style barbecue! Since its inception in 1985, thanks to the visionary past Alumni Foundation director, Hugh Ellis Walker, the Pig Pickin’ has evolved from a small gathering in Shumate Park into a massive celebration! Now, we welcome thousands of alumni, friends, community members, current students, and even prospective students to the vibrant Statesmen Park. The weekend is jam-packed with tailgating, thrilling live entertainment, a fierce cooking competition, and, of course, delicious BBQ! And don’t forget the excitement of DSU football! Join us for an action-packed weekend you won't want to miss!

  • No! Sampling is not allowed. Our cooking competition is a sanctioned competition with the Memphis BBQ Network. You can purchase a plate of Yo Eddie’s BBQ at the alumni Association tent or visit one of our vendors for other dining options.

  • We have several events taking place during the weekend. You can view our full schedule of events HERE https://www.dsupigpickin.com/events

  • BBQ tickets will be $15.00 each and include a BBQ sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw and a drink.

  • Absolutely! You may purchase BBQ tickets HERE https://www.dsupigpickin.com/tickets-merch or stop by the Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni-Foundation house to purchase tickets.

  • Yes, we will have tickets available for purchase at our Alumni Association Registration tent located at the entrance of the Statesmen Park.

  • Yo Eddie’s BBQ, Ray and Gail’s Pork Skins, Mac’s Shaved Ice and Kingdom Grounds Coffee will be set up at the Statesmen Park!

  • For lodging options visit https://www.visitclevelandms.com/accommodations

  • As of 5:00pm Friday, all color lots (1-7) are designated parking and can only be accessed with the appropriate placard.

    A limited number of Lot 6 parking spots will be available beginning at 3:00pm Saturday in advance at the gostatemen.com or call 662-846-4300

    Additional parking will be available at the Shumate Park, Walter Sillers Coliseum, Kent Wyatt Hall, and across MS Highway 8 on campus.

    Vehicles with the appropriate Pig Pickin BBQ team parking pass are permitted to park in the grass area north of lot 5 and east of Statesmen Park.

  • You can purchase the official Pig Pickin’ shirt HERE https://www.dsupigpickin.com/tickets-merch or stop by the Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni-Foundation house.

  • Yes, we will have shirts available for purchase at our Alumni Association Registration tent. We do pre-sell these shirts, so sizes will be limited the day of the event. It is best to purchase a shirt early!

  • Alumni, family, and friends do not have to reserve a space for tailgating. There is plenty of space set aside for tents. However, all student and university affiliated groups must register with the office of Student’ Affairs HERE www.deltastate.edu/students/calendar-and-facility-reservation/

  • No, tailgating spaces are FREE!!