Overview

• The first Schweine-Wettgrillen in Viechtach, inspired by a Czech tradition, attracted 16 grill teams, up from six initially registered.
• Bavaria’s Ministerpräsident Markus Söder attended the event, describing it as a celebration of Bavarian culinary culture, while emphasizing personal dietary choice.
• PETA and local vegan activists staged a symbolic protest with a mock 'dog barbecue' to highlight speciesism and promote plant-based alternatives.
• The event concluded peacefully with no incidents reported by police, despite clear ideological divides between participants and protesters.
• Mayor Franz Wittmann organized the contest to boost local tourism and community engagement, addressing concerns about the town’s stagnation.