Pigs in the City
Hoof it to uptown Lexington to see the newest litter of twenty, life-size fiberglass pigs that will line our streets from May 23 - October 23, 2008. The project, called Pigs in the City 4 is a public art initiative coordinated by Uptown Lexington, Inc. This year's event, nicknamed "Power of the Pig", is the fourth in the popular series that has taken place each year since 2003.
The pigs, each with a different theme, are painted and decorated to portray the title and business that they are representing. They can be found on Main Street, Center Street, West 1st Avenue and West 2nd Avenue in the Uptown Lexington Business District. Complimentary Hoofin' Maps, that identify each pig by it's title, location, sponsor, and artist, are available at most Uptown Lexington retailers, at the sponsors' locations, at many of the restaurants throughout the city, and at information locations, including the Uptown Lexington, Inc. office, 220 North Main Street; City Hall, 28 West Center Street; The Davidson County Historical Museum, 2 South Main Street; Arts United for Davidson County, 220 South Main Street; and the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Authority, 16 West Center Street.
Merchandise including t-shirts and commemorative posters are available at Uptown Lexington's office and Lanier Hardware.
Come to Uptown Lexington to enjoy the unique and whimsical creations of Pigs in the City 4.
Be sure to carry a 2008 Hoofin Map with you. This map shows the locations of our humorous pigs.
While you are doing the "pig walk", visit the shops of Historic Uptown Lexington. With more than 50 unique retail shops, Uptown Lexington offers the largest selection in Davidson County. If you visit any of the businesses below, be sure to get your passport stamped. When you collect 10 or more stamps, bring your passport to the Uptown Lexington, Inc. office located at 220 North Main and receive a FREE 2003, 2004, 2006 or 2007 Pigs in the City poster, your choice. Redeemable Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 5 pm. While supplies last.
Here's your 2008 Piggy Passport
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