Baconfest Chicago 2017 is honored to have Breakthru Beverage Illinois back as a sponsor. Last year's "mega bar" was so mega-successful that it's back with a vengeance! This year, it features these and other brands: Clyde Mays Bourbon Whiskey, Corazón Tequila, Dickel Tennessee Whisky, Hendrick's Gin…
Baconfest Chicago is proud to welcome back our friends from sunny California (and the Southwest side), Lagunitas Brewing Company! They'll be with us on March 31 and April 1 pouring a variety of seasonal flavors for the thirsty bacon-devouring throngs. And during VIP hour, they'll…
Heading to Baconfest Chicago on March 31st or April 1? Need a ride? We're pleased to welcome back Lyft as the official ride sharing service of Baconfest Chicago 2017! Lyft will get you to and from our Bacon Valhalla without the hassle of parking.…
Baconfest Chicago is pleased to welcome back our beer-making friends from the country that gave us Rachel McAdams, Neil Young, and ice hockey (among many other great things)! Labatt Blue returns as a beer sponsor for Baconfest Chicago 2017 on March 31 and…
Baconfest Chicago is pleased to welcome back Jewel-Osco to the roster of amazing sponsors for 2017! As the official sponsor of the Saturday Lunch session and our exclusive grocery parter, they're bringing home the bacon for Baconfest attendees and everyone…
Four Eyes Handmade creates nerdy gifts for geeks big and small, from screen-printed Foodie Tees to Adult Merit Badges to pig cut pillows! Owner and Founder Beth Cummings has been exhibiting at Baconfest Chicago since 2010, and her bacon-themed products…
We're pleased to welcome our good friends from Big Fork Brands back to Baconfest Chicago 2017 on March 31st and April 1st. They make bacon sausage! Need we say more? It's a match made in pork heaven! About Big Fork Brands Big Fork Brands was established in 2011…
Hello, Bacon Nation! Baconfest Chicago is overjoyed to welcome back Chicago's own Goose Island Brewery, esteemed veterans of the Baconfest Chicago sponsor team. On March 31st and April 1st, they will be pouring an assortment of Goose Island seasonal brews. HUZZAH to the entire Goose Island family for…
Baconfest Chicago is proud to welcome back our good friend Tim Burton of Burton's Maplewood Farm to Baconfest Chicago 2017. His maple syrup varieties are some of the best in the country, aged in barrels from some of the best distilleries. The holy union of…
Baconfest Chicago involves lots of walking while sampling bacon delicacies from many amazing chefs and restaurants. At some point, you might need to take a bacon breather and kick back a little. Be sure to stop and visit Chiro One Wellness! Their health…
Baconfest Chicago 2017 is proud to welcome back Wagshal’s Imports to the big bacon bash on March 31 and April 1! They are bringing award-winning Fermín Ibérico de Bellota bacon all the way from Spain to give us a taste of how they do things across the…
You guys. Baconfest is right around the corner. On March 31 and April 1, the best chefs in town will gather at the UIC Forum for three bacon-filled sessions to celebrate bacon in all its forms. You can go to…
To celebrate the release of our session breakdown, we’re looking for three discerning bacon gourmets to join the ranks of our Golden Rasher judging panels. The Golden Rasher awards are, of course, the prizes that we give out at Baconfest…
REAL NEWS - Session Breakdown Announced - Tickets On Sale! Each of the three Baconfest sessions features a different line up of incredible Bacon Chefs. We just announced which chefs will be at which shift, so you can purchase tickets…
"You're the Baconfest dude! Where should I go for bacon?" I get that alot. I am the Baconfest dude - my co-founders and I turned our love of bacon into a two-day festival that draws 4,500 ticketed guests to see…
Greetings Bacon Nation, Mark your calendars! Baconfest Chicago 2017 will be held on Friday March 31 and Saturday April 1, 2017 at the UIC FORUM (725 West Roosevelt). Want tickets? Our annual holiday presale will go live at noon (Central) on Wednesday,…
“Bacon has probably more palate appeal than any one other meat.” – James Beard, Beard on Food For the 8th consecutive year, Bacon Nation united to make Baconfest Chicago an astounding success. On Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1, 2016,…
Bacon and Vodka - always a great match. Baconfest Chicago is pleased to welcome back Tito's Handmade Vodka as a sponsor! They will be pouring their tasty vodka in an assortment of cocktails for the bacon-loving masses on April 30 and May…
When Peter Sagal, beloved host of NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me (and infamous scriptwriter of the first draft of "Dirty Dancing 2 - Havana Nights") decided to join me for lunch at David Burke's Primehouse, I didn't know where our conversation would…
The Baconfest Chicago family is pleased to welcome back mixologist Danny Shapiro of SINK | SWIM! He's gearing up to share a brand new cocktail creation exclusively with our Saturday 4/30 lunch guests! Stop by and visit his fine establishment, and make sure to get your tickets…