Father-son duo brings Jose’s Pig Gig back to Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival
The father-son duo of Jose and Justin del Castillo, who both attended Shepherd High School, are once again sharing their food with attendees at the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival this year.
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