FARMINGTON -- The "End of Season Hoorah" classic car and motorcycle show and ride, topped off with a pig roast and auction, begins a weekend of events that starts Saturday at the Farmington Fairground.

The event is being organized by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and area organizations and sponsored by local businesses.

On Saturday, in addition to the classic, vintage and antique cars and motorcycles on display, there will also be a kid's pig scramble with donated prizes of new bicycles and helmets, and a wife-carrying competition.

At 5 p.m. Saturday, the Farmington Rotary Club will hold an auction and barbecue with a cash bar, music by the Smith Brothers of Industry, and Shady Lane Farms will roast the pig on the grounds.

The suggested roast price is $6.

The agriculture museum will be open as well as the sap house, Little Red Schoolhouse museum and blacksmith shops, and there will be giveaways and raffles, vendors, food and music. Admission is $3 per person and free for those under 12. Gates open at 9 a.m.

On Sunday, the motorcycle raffle run ride will travel through Franklin County with cash prizes for winning raffle tickets. The ride leaves at 9 a.m. from the fairground, and breakfast will be available for purchase.

Riders will be asked to make per-bike donations to benefit the Fallen Soldier Memorial Fund.

The Augusta Emblem Club is raising $10,000 for two memorial sculptures that will be placed at the Maine National Guard's Camp Keyes and the Statehouse in Augusta to honor the sacrifices of Maine soldiers who gave their lives for their country.

For information and to register for the events, call 778-4215 or go to www.franklincounty maine.org