Festival
Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival - trade exhibition.
- Dates
- April 18, 2026
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Unverified
- Halls
- Agriculture Building (John Deere Agriculture Building)
Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer website before attending.
The Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival (Baconfest) is a bacon-themed food festival and trade exhibition held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. It celebrates all things bacon through live music, sizzling bacon-inspired food from local vendors, quirky contests, and a lively atmosphere.
Highlights:
- Live music across multiple stages throughout the day.
- General admission includes all-you-can-eat bacon plus 7 bacon-inspired food items.
- Signature contests including the Bacon Eating Contest and the Bacon Queen Pageant.
- Silent disco and a piano lounge open upstairs during the festival.
- Sizzle & Set Sail Cruise Giveaway raffle for attendees.
General admission ($60) also includes an official festival t-shirt, one free Barntown beer, a High Noon drink special, and a BRBF koozie. Tickets are available through the official website, which also offers a festival map and full food menu. The festival takes place each spring in Des Moines, Iowa.
More details: https://www.blueribbonbaconfestival.com/
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