For the love of bacon
The Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival and the Iowa Bike Coalition work together every year to bring the community bacon-themed fun rides. There’s no greater feeling than cycling down Iowa’s most scenic trails while feasting on bacon with friends and kindred bacon-loving spirits.
May 5
Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival
Scurry on over to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, IA for the world’s premier Baconfest! Folks will eat, drink, and be merry with fellow bacon-lovers and enthusiasts while enjoying live entertainment and competitions.
May 18
Pigtails Ride
The Pigtails bike ride is a women-specific group trek along the stunning Prairie Trail and High Trestle Trail. Cyclists enjoy food and drink at numerous Pigtails party stops along the way.
June 15
Bacoon Ride
This 71-mile ride through the scenic Racoon River Valley Trail takes cyclists on the ultimate bacon adventure. The Bacoon Ride features awesome bacon snack stops and drink specials along the way.
June 22-23
Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival
The Keystone Bacon & Bourbon Festival is for folks who’d love nothing more than to spend a weekend in Keystone’s River Run Village surrounded by all things bacon, bourbon, and delicious.