Greetings Bacon Nation, Baconfest Chicago 2013 happened this Saturday April 20th. It blew our minds. Below is a recap and a break down of stats/awards/finalists. We hosted c. 3,000 guests and 128 restaurants, 12 alcohol sponsors and 13 experience partners over two sessions (Lunch and Dinner). Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats donated more ...Continue
Just a quick post to say thank you to everyone for joining us at Baconfest Chicago! Chefs, sponsors, partners, volunteers, guests - we salute you! Your love of bacon is an inspiration and we couldn't be happier that you were there. If you're just now learning about Baconfest - welcome! Sign up for ...Continue
Greetings Bacon Nation: This information is for those who already have tickets. The event was SOLD OUT. Please do not come if you do not already have tickets. Those of you who already have tickets to Baconfest Chicago should have received a confirmation e-mail with pertinent details, but in case there are questions, ...Continue
Greetings Bacon Nation (and more specifically, all those with tickets to Saturday's SOLD OUT Baconfest Chicago), We've said it before and we'll say it again: Baconfest Chicago is NOT merely a celebration of Bacon-gluttony, (though yes, that's undeniably the huge selling point - we understand.) For the fourth straight year, we, ...Continue
Dear Bacon-Nation: In case you don’t already know this as a fact, Baconfest Chicago 2013 is 100 % SOLD OUT! It has been since shortly after tickets went on sale in February. There are no more tickets available and no one without a ticket will be admitted to the fest. We’ve been reading some ...Continue
Baconfest Chicago tickets are sold out, but you shouldn't let that stop you from enjoying the pleasures of Baconfest on your own! Today, we are delighted to release the list of dishes that Baconfest chefs will be presenting on April 20. We’ve spent the last few days poring over these dishes ...Continue
Website - Facebook - Twitter 2444 W 16th St # 4R Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 421-6699 Greetings Bacon Nation, Well, as you can imagine, getting 130 restaurants, 30 vendors/sponsors and 3000 bacon crazed fans together on 4/20 generates a lot of used disposable plates/napkins/cups and flatware. We at Baconfest Chicago believe in being as "green" ...Continue
Greetings Bacon Nation, As you veterans of our event already know, Baconfest Chicago is not merely a celebration of Bacon-gluttony though that is undoubtedly our biggest selling point. Central to our mission is supporting our charitable partner: THE GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY In addition to donating a substantial portion of our proceeds ($50,000 ...Continue
Website - Facebook - Twitter - YouTube Baconfest Chicago is proud to welcome aboard our new friends from sunny California, Lagunitas Brewing Company. We're hoping this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship with them that will transcend state borders as we expand out west. If you have not tried their beer yet, you should! They'll be with us on ...Continue
Dear Bacon Nation: The people have spoken! Thanks to all who voted. We had 11 contestants competing for 5 finalist slots in the Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats Baconfest Chicago 2012 AMATEUR COOK-OFF. The Five Finalists have been selected and are listed below ranked in order of votes received: 2013 Five Finalists: Diane Tesmer – Sweet Spicy Bacon ...Continue
