The scent of barbecued pork, roasted pork and baked beans will drift from Riverside Avenue on Saturday as Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity and Alpha Omicron Pi sorority come together to sponsor an all-you-can-eat hog roast.
"It's really a time to grab lunch and hang out," Kori Knoll, co-chair, said. "We would really love everyone and anyone to come. We want residence halls to get involved."
The hog roast, which will include a mini track race, will serve as the philanthropy event for both greek organizations and will help promote greek awareness, Knoll said. Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics of Indiana, Phi Sigma Kappa's philanthropy, and the Arthritis Research Foundation, Alpha Omicron Pi's philanthropy.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 1104 W. Riverside Ave. The cost of the event is $10 per person or $35 per team. Team entries will be accepted until 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
The food, which will be served at noon, will include hamburger buns, potato salad, cornbread and deserts such as brownies or cookies. Much of the food will be catered by Crystal Catering of Indianapolis, Aaron Eskridge, co-chair, said.
Two hogs should also be available, one of which has been donated by Hill Farm in Greenfield, he said.
Saturday's mini track race, a relay race on tricycles, will last from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. Raffle tickets may also be for sale. Possible prizes may include gift certificates donated from Dragon Slayer Tattoo and Body Piercing.
RadioNow 93.1, based in Indianapolis, will also be there to broadcast the event, Knoll said.
Phi Sigma Kappa first sponsored the hog roast last year and raised more than $1,900, he said.
"I think with it being the first year it was really successful, and this year it will be two to three times as successful," Eskridge said.
The hog roast will be beneficial because it will help promote a positive image of the greek community, Knoll said.
"All philanthropic events are alcohol-free and provide more visibility for the greek community," she said. "It shows greeks do more than drink and party. Everyone has very worthwhile, charitable organizations, and it's very good all around for everyone involved."
The hog roast will further promote a greater awareness about the greek community to all Ball State students as well, Eskridge said.
"It's important to try to involve regular Ball State students as well as greek students to try to benefit everyone," he said.
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