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 \ “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” -- Mark Twain, 1897; Bacon, 2017 9 years in and Baconfest Chicago is still going strong! During one session on Friday night, March 31, and two more on Saturday, April 1,…

Greetings Bacon Nation - and more specifically, all those with tickets to Baconfest Chicago on March 31/April 1, 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…

  Website - Facebook - Twitter Virtue Cider 2170 62nd Street (122nd Avenue), Fennville, MI 49408 269.561.5001 Bacon Nation, if you're lucky enough to have Friday 3/31 dinner tickets to Baconfest 2017, make a note to stop and sample the barrel-aged cider being…

  Baconfest Chicago 2017 is proud to welcome back Small Town Brewery from Wauconda, Illinois to the sponsor family! Last year, they introduced us to Not Your Father’s Root Beer.  This year, they're treating us to their Not Your Mom's line of…

Baconfest Chicago is pleased to welcome back Smeraldina as the official mineral water of Baconfest Chicago 2017. All those delicious bacon dishes and tasty cocktails will make you thirsty. Have no fear - Smeraldina has your hydration needs covered! A bottle…

Bacon Nation, Loyalty and seniority must be rewarded—so we at Baconfest Chicago give a full-throated cheer to Pabst, back for their EIGHTH straight year! They've been with us since back in the days of the Stan Mansion, when we were just starting out.…

  Yeee-haaaaaw! Guess who's coming back to Baconfest Chicago 2017 on April 1st? Our good friends from Ole Smoky Distillery! That's right, we've got some mountain-made moonshine to wash down those bacon delights! At Saturday lunch and dinner, they will be serving: 1. Electric Lemonade - Ole Smoky…

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…