Cadiz’s Parade of Pigs
On a trip to Cadiz, you can see four-legged animals with snouts and curly tails all across town. But they’re not the kind that snort and roll in the mud; in fact, they’re not alive at all.
Trigg County boasts more than 50 unique pig statues scattered throughout town—from the police department to the bank and pharmacy. Each one is specially designed and represents the business it fronts.
When a new business opens in Cadiz, the first question the owners ask is where they can get their own pig, says Beth Sumner, executive director of the Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist and Convention Commission. A few residents sell the statues, she says, which can then be painted by local artists.
There’s a new pig in town, however, that has stolen the spotlight. The 10-foot tall Cadi the Pig statue was unveiled last year, perched on Broadbent Square off Interstate 24.
The artwork on the giant swine statue is pieced together like a quilt. Painted scenes represent the county’s history and landmarks: Land Between the Lakes, dark tobacco farming and more. The tail is designed as a stalk of corn.
“It’s the community’s pig, and it is beautiful,” Sumner says, adding it’s all part of paying homage to the rich history of Trigg County, while getting to show off talented artists.
