Bacon Gras! A Ragin' Cajun Bacon Celebration!

2100 Northwest 100th Street,Clive IA 50325

26 February, 2022

Description

After one year off, the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival returns for its 14th year at Horizon Events Center on February 26, 2022. The 2022 theme, “Bacon Gras: A Ragin' Cajun Bacon Celebration”* will feature bacon-infused Cajun dishes along with: Bacon Bourbon Street – Mardi Gras Beads will rain from the surrounding balconies while bacon-lovers are dazzled by street performers and local musical acts; The Snacks, Britches & Hoes and DDEP.The Bayou Hall – Begin the day by eating some bacon and taking in tunes by Americana singer/songwriter Owen Justice. Then brace yourselves for IMPACT Pro Wrestling featuring 3 hours of non-stop Gator Grips and Crawfish Crushes as Iowa’s top pop-punk group The Eugene Levy Band performs their hits.Silent Club Sizzle –Club Sizzle is going silent! So, put on your headphones and dance off the bacon to one of three DJ’s while lights and lasers bounce off the walls.Main Stage – Featuring music from Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys, Not Quite Brothers and BYOBrass. Don’t miss the popular bacon-eating contest at 3pm sharp.Outdoor Area – Weather permitting, there will be an area outside offering cooking demos, beverage concessions, bacon fellowship and an opportunity to enjoy some fresh air.*Must be 21 years of age to enter the event. No refunds Recognized as the world’s premier bacon fellowship organization, Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival has taken place annually in Des Moines, IA since 2008. Over the past eight years, the festival has added annual event locations in Colorado and Iceland. Organized and promoted by the Iowa Bacon Board, the one-of-a-kind celebration offers participants: extensive bacon sampling, bacon lectures, bacon-inspired dishes, bacon competitions, an annual bacon queen, bacon awards, live entertainment and bacon fellowship.