WHAT: 7th Annual Pigtown Festival Featuring the "running of the pigs," the Pooch Pageant, Great Kid's Activities, Live Music, Arts and crafts, great food, wine, and beer….and much more! WHEN: Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. (rain or shine) WHERE: Historic Pigtown- 700-900 blocks Washington Boulevard in Southwest Baltimore (21230) ADMISSION: Free to the public Baltimore, MD- Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Pigtown Festival, celebrating this historic neighborhood's quirky past. On Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. enjoy food, drinks, arts & crafts from local artisans, a wide range of kids activities, the annual Pigtown Pooch Pageant and the traditional "running of the pigs." In addition, a variety of local bands will be playing all throughout the day on two separate stages. Presented by the Pigtown Main Street Program, the Pigtown Festival is free to the public and will feature neighborhood informational booths and tables from several other local non-profit and community organizations. The festival will take place in the 800 block of Washington Blvd. For more information, log onto www.pigtownfestival.com. The quaint Pigtown neighborhood is located near the B&O Railroad Museum in Southwest Baltimore. Pigtown received its unique name around the turn of the century when pigs were herded form the B&O Railroad Terminal and Union Stockyards and moved to South Baltimore. The running of the pigs still takes place every year at the Pigtown Festival in honor of this historic event, but on a smaller scale. The Pigtown Festival is sponsored by the Pigtown Main Streets, Baltimore Main Streets, Citizens of Pigtown, Fraternity Federal Bank, BDC, Results One Realty, Whole Foods Harbor East, Under Armour, Magnum Construction, Fabulous Salon and Spa, Montgomery Park Business Center, New City, Mount Clare Mansion, Sports Legends Museum, Boordy Wine, and Camden Crossing.