39TH ANNUAL
PIG ROAST & MOUNTAINEER MUSIC FROLIC
An annual Boone County tradition raising funds for future mountaineers
Saturday June 27th, 2026
Gates Open 4:00 PM
Festivities Begins 4:30 PM
Water Ways Amphitheater
628 Water Ways. Julian, WV 25529
The Roast That Raised a Million
This annual tradition is a homegrown effort rooted in community pride, generosity, and an unwavering belief in the power of education. From the slow-roasted BBQ and sweet treats to the exciting raffles and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone at “the best frolic there is.”
EVENT DETAILS
PRICE: $35 Per Ticket
*Free for current Boone County students
*Free for children under 5 yrs old
You are welcome to bring your own chairs.
39th Annual Pig Roast - Entertainment Lineup
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Makenzie Phipps
The entertainment just keeps getting better every year—and this year is no exception.
We’re excited to welcome Makenzie Phipps as one of the featured performers at the 39th Boone County WVU Alumni and Friends Pig Roast and Music Frolic. Hailing from Bluefield, Virginia, Makenzie recently gained national attention as a contestant on The Voice, where she was selected by Snoop Dogg to join his team.
With more than 80,000 social media followers and over 1.8 million streams on Spotify, Makenzie is quickly making her mark in country music. She’s performed at iconic venues including the Grand Ole Opry House and Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, showcasing her powerful voice and authentic style.
Her growing list of accolades includes the Josie Award for Best Female Country Song of the Year for her hit “Maybe,” as well as the Future Star of Tomorrow Award from the North American Country Music Association International.
BEARS AND BLANKETS
The WVU Alumni Association has started a new tradition - collecting donations of Bears and Blankets for children undergoing treatment at WVU Medicine's Children's Hospital. These donations will be given to children upon admission or as a reward for completing treatment, helping to brighten their hospital experience. If you would like to participate, please bring a new (with tag still attached) stuffed bear and/or blanket to our event on July 12th. (Please note: Beanie Babies are NOT be accepted.)
Prefer to donate funds? Click the link below to give on behalf of the Boone County alumni chapter.
JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER CREW
Our events run on community spirit—and we’d love to have yours.
From the hills of Boone County to the heart of Morgantown, Mountaineers show up for each other. If you’re ready to pitch in and help make our events unforgettable, we’d love to have you!
Fill out the form with your contact information and we’ll be in touch.