May 3, 2025

general admission 12:00-6:00pm // Early admission 11:00-6:00pm

Come for the bacon, stay for the bacon.

offering a smokin’ music lineup

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MAIN STAGE
Enjoy national touring acts all weekend on the main stage.
Saturday, May 4
12:00p
The Baberhood Bluegrass Band
1:00p
Presentation of the 2024 Bacon Queen
1:00p
Star Wars Costume Contest
1:45p
The Other Brothers
3:00p
Wookie Calling Contest
3:00p
Bacon Eating Contest
4:00p
The Pork Tornadoes
6:00p
Festival closes
Mos Eisley Cantina Bar
11:00a
The Nodal Modes (Early entry ticket holders)
1:00p
The Nodal Modes
3:00p
The Nodal Modes
star wars silent disco
12:00-6:00p
Open upstairs
blue ribbon lecture podium
2:00p
All About Bacon
A review of bacon history and Iowa Bacon
by Bacon Professor Leo Landis
Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival

How deep is your love for bacon? Let's find out!

Ages 21+. Tickets for Baconfest will be available exclusively here. The general admission ticket includes live music and entertainment and all the bacon samples your heart desires.

Want to really prove your love for bacon? Upgrade and get in early with Early Admission!

GENERAL ADMISSION (GA)
$29
Saturday May 3, 2025
Includes:
Entry into festival grounds
Free bacon samples
Live music
Loads of entertainment
BRBF koozie
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Early admission
$49
Saturday May 3, 2025
All general plus:
Entry into festival grounds at 11am (1 hour early)
Free bacon samples
1 Bacon maple donut
1 Hambalaya
Live music
Bacon with exclusive food and alcohol samples before GA
BRBF koozie
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TABLE
$600
Saturday May 3, 2025
Includes:
10 tickets into festival grounds at 11 am (1 hour early)
Reserved table for 10
Free bacon samples
10 Bacon maple donuts
10 Hambalaya
Live music
Bacon with exclusive food and alcohol samples before GA
10 BRBF koozies
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Savor the sizzle

Welcome to the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, where sizzling bacon meets unparalleled fun! Immerse yourself in a bacon lover's paradise, celebrating the crispy, savory delight that knows no bounds. Engage in the lively atmosphere with live music, bacony foods, and quirky activities. Whether you're a seasoned bacon enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of savory bliss, the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of bacon heaven. Come revel in the bacon magic that transcends time and taste, and let the celebration of everyone's favorite strip of perfection begin!

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"That's too much bacon" said no-one ever.

All-in-one, tasty fun

Ranging from sweet to savory, make the most of your experience and try these sizzling bacon dishes. Check out the full menu here.

menu
jrs southpork ranch bacon pickle mac and cheese
Bacon Pickle Mac
A family favorite with a Western twist. Shells noodles smothered in bacon and dill pickle cheese sauce topped with more crumbled bacon and chopped pickles.
JR's SouthPork Ranch
jrs pork belly burnt ends sandwich
Pork Belly Burnt Ends Sandwich
Hardworking Ranch Hands devour these smoked pork belly burnt ends with Carolina-style BBQ sauce and battered onion rings atop a fresh brioche bun.
JR's SouthPork Ranch
campbells concessions corndog
Double Bacon Wrapped Corndog
Need a break from bacon? There will also be a good old fashioned corn dog, sans bacon.
Campbell's Concessions
gusto pizza
6° of Kevin Bacon
Bacon pizza
Gusto Pizza
Bacon Ball
Details coming soon
The Bacon Box
Muddy Pigs
Sweet, salty and chocolately
chocolate storybook

Bacon Eating Contest

Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the hungriest of them all? The Bacon Eating Contest is the most popular event of the weekend and anyone can participate in this speed eating contest. Pre-register for this event online. We guarantee you won’t walk away hungry.

Bacon Queen Contest

Get ready for the official Bacon Queen Pageant held on the first day of Baconfest. Watch as 3 selected contestants show their quick wit and gripping talent. Want to become the next Bacon Queen? Impress the Iowa Bacon Royalty Judging Panel and you could be next in line to reign! Sign up early. Pre-register for this event online.

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Bacon Eating Contest

Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the hungriest of them all? The Bacon Eating Contest is the most popular event of the weekend and anyone can participate in this speed eating contest. Pre-register for this event online. We guarantee you won’t walk away hungry.

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"My favorite time of the year!! Baconfest is a one of a kind event, amazing food, great entertainment, so much to see and do. Not a dull moment! These guys know how to represent bacon well and show it a good time!! Love, love, love!"

Lindsay G.

"5 years ago in Feb will be our wedding anniversary at Baconfest. Wonderful people and fun times."

Tricia W.

"Bacon, Booze, Babes & a ton of fun. One must go and experience it to understand bacon fest!"

Keith M.

"Bacon fellowship, creative recipes from the vendors, variety of entertainment, a real fun atmosphere!"

Michael D.

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