Scott Fraser has big plans for his giant pink pig.

“Next year, we want it to be in the (Seafair) Torchlight Parade,” said Fraser, organizer of Sunday’s Oak Harbor Pigfest.

“We want it to be an ambassador to Oak Harbor.”

The 15-foot inflatable pig makes its Pigfest debut Sunday when a large section of Pioneer Way is transformed into a lively pork-themed festival designed to feed and entertain visitors.

It’s the ninth year for the Pigfest, started by Fraser as a thank you gesture for the community. The festival used to be located on Fidalgo Avenue near Fraser’s restaurant, Frasers Gourmet Hideaway, but was moved to Pioneer Way because of its growth.

Last year, the event drew nearly 10,000 people and fed 6,000 of them a free barbecue meal.

This year, 3,200 pounds of pulled pork is being prepared for the event, which is from noon until 5 p.m. Sunday.

Pigfest will feature two entertainment stages, food vendors and children’s area with climbing wall, giant water balls and gold panning.

The event also will showcase a Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association-sanc-tioned competition and, of course, a giant pig that’s still looking for a name.

Fraser ordered the inflatable pig online earlier this year and unveiled it during the Holland Happening parade in April.

Deflated and folded up, it weighs about 40 pounds and fits inside a large duffel bag, Fraser said.

Pigfest is holding a “Name the Pig” contest. Forms, published in Wednesday’s Whidbey News-Times, may also be filled out at either of two information booths Sunday.

The person who submits the winning name will receive a basket valued at $200.

“Maybe every year we’ll have a new name,” Fraser said.

Through donations, Pig-fest raised about $100,000 over the eight years, with the money going to local charities, Fraser said.

Pigfest will cap an event-filled weekend like none other on Whidbey.

North Whidbey Car Show is Saturday at Windjammer Park, while the Hydros for Heroes hydroplane races in Oak Harbor and the Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival are both Saturday and Sunday.

Hydros for Heroes is an American Power Boats Association points-paying race event that is expecting anywhere from 6,000-10,000 people, said organizer Craig McKenzie said.

The National Anthem, set for 12:30 p.m. Saturday, will feature a flyover by two EA-18G Growlers from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, he said.

Hydro racing is scheduled 1-7 p.m. Saturday and noon until 5 p.m. Sunday.