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Pig races see a return at Buc Days festival

The races will be starting every hour on the hour beginning at 5:20 p.m. on week nights and on the weekends they will start at noon with shows every two hours.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Buc Days has started off to the races, as the popular event had its opening day on Thursday. 

Spectators will be able to see pig races as the event begins to unfold and will even be able to enjoy it in the comfort of air conditioned rooms. 

The races will be starting every hour on the hour beginning at 5:20 p.m. on week nights and on the weekends they will start at noon with shows every two hours. 

According to swine master Jared Hollenbeck, being able to take part in Buc Days is fulfillment enough. 

"Because of the pandemic and the shutdown and everything we basically weren't able to come down here," Hollenbeck said. "But we're so excited to be back for this one." 

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