Get ready to trade the Pacific Northwest chill for the vibrant rhythms of Brazil! The 13th Annual Hog Wild – Hog Wild Goes to Carnival in Rio – is set to be one of the most exhilarating fundraisers ever held in Port Angeles.

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This year’s spectacular event will take place on Friday, August 14th, at an exciting new location: under the tents at Civic Field. Featuring world-class performances provided by Seattle’s own Brazilian Swag and EnJoy Productions, this is one summer night you won't want to miss.

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Presented by North Olympic Healthcare Network (NOHN) and Kitsap Bank, Hog Wild promises an evening packed with high-energy entertainment. Most importantly, the event raises vital funds for the OMC Children’s Clinic and the OMC Foundation Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund provides critical financial support for individuals pursuing careers in the healthcare profession, particularly through Peninsula College’s medical-related programs.

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"Since we are both in the health care business, we are pleased to partner with the Foundation and OMC," said NOHN Administrator Michael Maxwell.

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"We are pleased to be a part of the effort to make our local Medical Center a great rural center."  

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World-Class Entertainment: A Circus with a Rio Twist
For more than three decades, Kevin Joyce and Martha Enson of EnJoy Productions have been recognized as one of the most versatile and prolific creative teams in the Pacific Northwest. They have hosted, directed, designed, produced, and performed at more than 2,000 live events, including legendary theater spectacles like Teatro ZinZanni.

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For this year's Carnival in Rio theme, they are bringing an electric, theatrical circus energy to Civic Field.

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​Kevin Joyce, the founder of EnJoy Productions, is a musician, auctioneer, and one of the most sought-after fundraising hosts in the Pacific Northwest. (Local viewers may also know him as the creator and host of the TV show Big Night Out on the Seattle Channel).

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Bringing the Heartbeat of Rio to Port Angeles
Adding authentic, high-octane energy to the Carnival theme, the event will also feature a headline performance by Deise Costa and Brazilian Swag. As a celebrated Brazilian dance artist, choreographer, and the founder of the Seattle-based company, Costa is renowned for using the power of dance to tell rich cultural stories and celebrate Afro-Brazilian traditions. Bringing the pure joy and rhythm of traditional Samba directly to the Civic Field stage, Brazilian Swag is famous for dynamic, soulful performances that break down boundaries and fully immerse the audience in the spirit of Rio. Their electric choreography and master-level storytelling promise to get the entire crowd moving, channeling the true heartbeat and celebration of a authentic Brazilian Carnival.