Slugfest Hams Recognition

Recognizing outstanding members of the SlugCity community, our esteemed "Slugfest Hams"!


The Slugfest Hams

The legendary Slugfest Hams

The Slugfest Hams: A Meaty Legacy

The tradition of the Slugfest Hams began in 1995 with a Christmas gift of a canned ham, part of the "Night Krue" tradition. The following year, at "Family Relief," this ham was given to Tom Wiles, sparking a unique custom: each recipient signs the can and displays it prominently. Eventually adopted by Slugcity, the transfer of the ham became a highlight of their annual Slugfest gathering over Memorial Day.

Over time, the original ham seemingly "spawned" a smaller companion, adding a humorous twist to the tradition. These signed hams have journeyed across several states, including MO, TN, OH, and OK, marking the passage of years and custodians. Recently, the tradition has been enthusiastically embraced by the second generation of "Sluglings," ensuring this quirky and cherished piece of Slugcity history continues to bring laughter and connection for years to come.

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Slugfest Hams Recipients

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Year Recipient
1995Curt Pietzman
1996Tom Wiles
1997Josh Lamb
1998Chris Davis
1999Chris McCafferty
2000Scott Lampley
2001The Burgs
2002Jason Albregts
2003Tim Haynes
2004James & Kim Roberts
2005Becky Riefstahl
2006Chrissy Flieger
2007Kenny & Eva Merrill
2008Veronica Lampley
2009Kyle Krieg
2010The Zs
2011The Grogans
2012-
2013-
2014The Zs
2015Katie Siesenopp
2016Rob McDaniel
2017Dave Woods
2018-
2019Paul Johnson
2020Paul Johnson
2021The Burgs
2022Tom Iverson
2023Brooke Thornburg
2024Jude Albregts