About
Pigs in the City is Lexington's public art program of fiberglass pig sculptures, each painted by a local artist with its own theme, celebrating the city's barbecue heritage. Started in 2003 by the nonprofit Uptown Lexington, Inc., the pigs line Main Street around the square, and a Summer 2026 map lists 30 in Uptown.
The first exhibition in 2003 featured 20 pigs, each sponsored for $1,000, and won Best Downtown Special Event at the 2004 North Carolina Main Street awards. New pigs are added in most years; some remain on permanent display around Lexington. Visit Lexington's Summer 2026 Pig Map numbers 30 pigs in Uptown, including several at the Lexington Visitor Center (2 N Main St) and the Davidson County Historical Museum, plus more "around town" at sites such as the public library and farmers market. The map notes that some pigs may be indoors.
Details
- Address
- Uptown Lexington (around the courthouse square), Lexington, NC
- Town
- Lexington
- Started
- 2003
- Organizer
- Uptown Lexington, Inc. (nonprofit)
- Pigs on Summer 2026 Uptown map
- 30
- Material
- Painted fiberglass
- Visiting
- Outdoor walking tour; Pig Map available from Visit Lexington, 2 N Main St.
Sources
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