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…
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…
Baconfest Chicago 2016 (4/30 and 5/1) is thrilled to welcome Chicago's own Revolution Brewing Company back as a premiere beer sponsor for the third year in a row! Their brewpub in Logan Square is a bustling, neighborhood institution where friends and…
Greetings, Bacon Nation! We are pleased to announce that Baconfest Chicago veteran Templeton Rye Whiskey will be joining us a liquor sponsor for Baconfest Chicago 2016 on April 30th and May 1st. They'll be serving their famous Rusty Doorhinge cocktail at Saturday lunch on 4/30…
Greetings Bacon Nation General! To those of you who are attending Baconfest Chicago, here is a little info we thought you should have to maximize your gastronomical pleasure. LOCATION: UIC FORUM, 725 West Roosevelt Road For directions, see: http://www.uic.edu/depts/uicforum/directions.shtml AND…
Greetings Bacon Nation (and more specifically, all those with tickets to Baconfest Chicago on April 30/May 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 the…
Baconfest Chicago 2016 is pleased to welcome LAKEFRONT BREWERY back to the big ol' bacon party on April 30 and May 1. They'll be pouring a variety of their seasonal brews for the thirsty throngs of partygoers! We could not be more proud to…
Palo Popcorn is making their Baconfest Chicago debut as a sponsor. As fellow experts in all things delicious and salty, it's only fitting that they're hopping aboard the Baconfest train. Visit them on 4/30 and 5/1 to taste their gourmet popped delights!…
In any community, there are a few true pioneers: visionaries who see the road ahead and arrive before anybody else on the scene. KOVAL Distillery is just such a pioneer in Chicago's food and beverage community - they started crafting…
Dear Bacon Nation: In the spirit of the ongoing election season, we are here to report the winners of our own democratic process! But before we do, a quick reminder: Tickets for Baconfest Chicago (April 30 and May 1) are still…
Seth sat down to explore Chicago's fried chicken community with chefs Josh Kulp and Christine Cikowski of Honey Butter Fried Chicken. Josh and Christine share their fried chicken philosophy, inspirations and we tried out their Baconfest dish - bacon grits…
"Wine and Swine, together Divine" - Dante's Inferno (canto xix) Greetings, Bacon Nation! We at Baconfest Chicago are pleased and proud to welcome back long-time Baconfest supporters Candid Wines, on hand April 30 and May 1 with their wonderful vino. They've been with…
Website - Facebook - Twitter Baconfest Chicago is proud to welcome back the intrepid team from High Brew Coffee as the official coffee of Baconfest Chicago 2016. High Brew Coffee 100% Natural, Certified Fair Trade Coffee born in Austin, TX. Available in 5 delicious flavors, all at…
Well, Bacon Nation, it's been eight years in the making ... for the first time EVER, Baconfest Chicago 2016 will feature a dedicated, collaborative, multi-sponsor Bacon Bloody Mary Bar! Their goal is simple: to explore the full potential of the Bacon Bloody…
Website - Facebook - Twitter We at Baconfest Chicago could not be prouder to welcome WBEZ aboard as our official media sponsor. At home, in the car or at work, our radio dials live at 91.5FM and we’re happy…