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Video of the day: On your mark, get set, squeal!

Pig races are a daily event at the Wisconsin State Fair.

By Drew Olson

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Published Aug. 1, 2008 at 4:15 p.m.

Tags: state fair, pig race

With the Wisconsin State Fair in full swing, here is a look at a staple event: the pig race!

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Wisconsin State Fair Park
640 S. 84th St.
West Allis, WI 53214
(800) 884-3247

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Wisconsin State Fair
Saturday, Aug. 2, 08 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.

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