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“We know that it’s going to be one of the first events and there’ll probably be some challenges, but overall, we’re excited for Hogs for the Cause and we’re excited that they are coming to Plaquemines Parish,” parish President Kirk Lepine said.  Hogs for the Cause raises money to support families dealing with pediatric brain cancer.   “For us in Plaquemines Parish to be a part of all that and make this event successful to continue those contributions to Children’s Hospital and to cancer research is just phenomenal,” Plaquemines Parish Councilman Beau Black said.  Hogs wil...

Barbecue lovers rejoice! Hogs for the Cause, one of the largest barbecue cook-offs in the nation, will take place at a new date and location after a Covid hiatus in 2020. The festival will be held June 4 and 5 at a 15-acre outdoor space in Belle Chasse that’s part of the Plaquemines Parish Government Facility. Performers this year include Robert Randolph and the Family Band featuring The Soul Rebels and Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, The Iceman Special, and more to be announced. Old Crow Medicine Show, Andy Frasco & The UN, Travers Brothership, Sweet Crude and others are also slated to perfo...

'Hogs for the Cause' leaders worry about their future as the fest is canceled due to COVID “It’s a really scary time for us. I’ve got to be very candid about that for us at Hogs. We don’t know if we’re going to be able to survive this." Author: Mike McDaniel / Eyewitness News (WWL) Published: 10:27 PM CST January 15, 2021 Updated: 6:24 AM CST January 16, 2021 NEW ORLEANS — It’s a New Orleans festival known for bringing food and community to the same table, but because of the ongoing pandemic Hogs for the Cause could once again get ...