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Baconfest Chicago 2013 – Official Recap of Awards and Presentations

Posted by Baconfest On April - 22 - 2013 Comments Off
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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

We did it again!

Posted by Baconfest On April - 21 - 2013 Comments Off
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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

Info for Attendees of Baconfest Chicago 2013 – Schedule for April 20th

Posted by Baconfest On April - 17 - 2013 Comments Off
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  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

The Greater Chicago Food Depository Food Drive and Raffle at Baconfest 2013

Posted by Baconfest On April - 17 - 2013 Comments Off
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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

Baconfest Chicago 2013 is SOLD-OUT

Posted by Baconfest On April - 17 - 2013 Comments Off
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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 2013 Menu and Do-It-Yourself Baconfest Guide

Posted by Baconfest On April - 11 - 2013 Comments Off
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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

Onyx to help Baconfest Chicago 2013 Stay Green!

Posted by Baconfest On March - 20 - 2013 Comments Off
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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

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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

Lagunitas Brewing Company joins Baconfest Chicago 2013 as a Sponsor!

Posted by Baconfest On March - 19 - 2013 Comments Off
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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

The Five Finalists of the Nueske’s Amateur Cook-off are…..

Posted by andre On March - 19 - 2013 Comments Off
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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