The Hog Day Team

Craig Lloyd is the Orange County Optimist Club president, the organization that organizes Hog Day. He spearheads sponsorship, advertising, and promotion, including the Pigs on Parade. Craig's Hog Day journey began over 30 years ago, winning a design contest and later leading the event. He is the driving force behind Hog Day's success and is affectionately referred to as the "Godfather of Hog Day". 

He is a delight to work with, always wears a smile, and if you find anyone who loves their community more than Craig, April will buy you your first BBQ sandwich at Hog Day. 

Please express your gratitude for his tireless efforts when you see him around. 

Eric Garrison is a multi-talented tech professional who has been part of the Hog Day team since 2016. As the Tech Manager and Car Show Manager, Eric played a pivotal role in modernizing and streamlining operations for this year's event. Eric and his team focused on implementing cutting-edge automation solutions, particularly in creating highly secure sponsor and vendor forms with integrated payment systems. This initiative significantly improved the efficiency and security of the event's administrative processes.

In his professional life, Eric is the owner of WTE SOLUTIONS (WTE.NET), a company specializing in developing web technologies, automations, and AI-powered tech stacks for clients. His expertise in these areas has proven invaluable to the Hog Day organization.

Eric is also a founder of MOBLZ.com, a platform that manages food truck schedules, events, and car shows. This background made him the perfect fit to take over management of the Hog Day car show, where he has applied his technical know-how to enhance the event experience. 

Throughout his years of involvement with Hog Day, Eric has contributed in various capacities, including sponsorship coordination. Adding a touch of creativity to his technical prowess, Eric and his team design a unique office pig each year, often drawing inspiration from popular franchises like Marvel or Star Wars.

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As chairman of Hog Day, Al has been instrumental in its success for over 10 years. With his project management expertise, he handles logistics and music production, while also serving as the liaison to local officials to obtain necessary permits. His dedication to "getting the job done and doing it well" shines through in his work, and we're grateful for his tireless efforts. Thanks for all you do, Al. This vendor coordinator sure does love you a bunch!