Join us for our 3rd Annual River Falls Bacon Bash!
The Third Annual River Falls Bacon Bash has been selected to be a 2015 Super Qualifier Elite Event for the World Food Championships, the largest and richest food competition in the world of Food Sport. Culinary champs from all walks of life, from professional chefs to home cooks, will have the chance to compete in one of four culinary competitions: Bacon, Sandwich, Chili or Dessert. This year’s competition, to be held on Saturday, September 19th, will feature up to 100 competitors facing off for glory, where 12 competitors will earn their way into the 2015 WFC main event in Kissimmee, Florida to compete against the world’s best and a piece of the $300,000 prize purse.
This two-day festival celebrates all things bacon, pig-themed activities for the entire family, live music, merchandise from local artists, bacon vendors and much, much more! Come out and sample bacon-inspired dishes from local restaurants and food vendors. Then cast your vote for the People’s Choice Winner!
Young and old are invited to partake in pig-themed activities including pig races, live music, local micro-brewed beer and much more. The 2015 Bacon Bash will feature restaurants and food vendors serving dishes ranging from bacon-wrapped delights to ice cream. Some 40 merchandise vendors will be showcasing their products including specialty sauces, ice cream, arts, crafts and novelty items that put a “twist” on marketplace shopping.
Come sample every kind of bacon inspired dish our own finest restaurants and entrepreneurs can dish out!
Our 2nd Annual Bacon Bash held on September 13-14 was a porktacular success with nearly 10,000 attendees! Join us September 19-20, 2015 as we continue to celebrate all things bacon! Below is a tentative Schedule of Events for the 2015 River Falls Bacon Bash.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: 10AM-8PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20: 11AM-4PM
10:00am
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10:00am
SUNDAY
11:00am
SATURDAY
11:00am
SUNDAY
12:00pm
SATURDAY
12:00pm
SUNDAY
1:00pm
SATURDAY
1:00pm
SUNDAY
2:00pm
SATURDAY
2:00pm
SUNDAY
3:00pm
SATURDAY
3:00pm
SUNDAY
5:00pm
SATURDAY
6:00pm
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7:00pm
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8:00pm
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4:00pm
SATURDAY
When Pigs Fly
Plush pigs flung from rooftops
River Pig Kayak
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Cooking Demonstration
Bacon cooked in Big Frying Pan & given away
Pet Costume Contest
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Pin the Snout on the Paper Pig
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Pig Calling/Impersonation Contest
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When Pigs Float
Plastic Pigs dropped in the Kinni River & redeemed for prizes
Bacon/Pig-themed Costume Contest
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Bacon/Pig Wing Eating Contest
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"Gimme Some Bacon"
Dance-off/Sing-along
When Pigs Fly
-Plush pigs with prizes flung from the rooftop
4:00pm
SUNDAY
When Pigs Fly
Plush pigs flung from rooftops
River Pig Kayak
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Cooking Demonstration
Bacon cooked in Big Frying Pan & given away
Pet Costume Contest
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Pin the Snout on the Paper Pig
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Pig Calling/Impersonation Contest
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When Pigs Float
Plastic Pigs dropped in the Kinni River & redeemed for prizes
Nearly 10,000 bacon lovers from the upper Midwest converged in River Falls for our 2nd Annual Bacon Bash. Events included pig-themed activities for everyone including an Amateur Bacon Cook-off, live music, local micro-brewed beer and much more.
The 2014 Bacon Bash featured restaurants and food vendors serving dishes ranging from bacon-wrapped delights to ice cream.
Food vendors served bacon-themed dishes and attendees had the opportunity to vote on their favorite selection.
Vendor applications for 2015 will be available soon.
Vendor applications will be treated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
2014 Food Vendors
Bo's N' Mine - Maple Glazed Bacon Cheese Curds *People's Choice Winner
Croix Valley Foods - Croix Valley Pig Wings
Family Fresh Market - Chocolate Caramel Candied Bacon Cupcake
Juniors Bar & Restaurant - BLT Skewers
Little Caesars - Bacon Italian Cheese Bread
Nolechek's Meats - Sweet Bacon Bleu Pizza
Sara's Tipsy Pies - Maple Bacon Apple Pie
Snappy Dog Salsa - Bacon Chili
St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity - Bacon Nachos
Square One Meat - Bacon on a Stick
UWRF Falcon Foods - Bacon Blue Brat
Uncle Dom's Global Cuisine - Bacon Gyro
West Wind Supper Club - Bacon Mac 'N Cheese
Coming Soon!
Food Vendor
Application
Merchant Vendor Application
Sponsorship Form
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The 2015 River Falls Bacon Bash will host a Super Qualifier event for the World Food Championships. Competitors will battle for 12 coveted Golden Tickets to the World Food Championships in Kissimmee, Florida. Competition categories include Bacon, Sandwich, Chili and Dessert. Additional details, competitor and judge's applications will be added soon.
Do you have what it takes to bring home the bacon? The Third Annual River Falls Bacon Bash Cook-off will pit culinary enthusiast against each other in a unique format that could send them to the world’s largest food stage, the 2015 World Food Championships being held in Florida Nov 3-10. Hundreds of cooking competition winners and culinary award recipients will gather in front of thousands of fans to face off in a 9-category showdown to find the best. At the end of the week-long competition, one lucky competitor will hold the title of World Food Champion and a check for $100,000!
The River Falls Bacon Bash Cook-off could be your ticket to culinary fame. Contestants will be forced to compete against nature, a clock and a field of talented cooks from all walks of life. Prizes, trophies and a coveted Golden Ticket to compete in the Ultimate Food Fight will be awarded for the top 3 competitors in each of the 4 Bacon Bash Cook-off categories; Bacon, Chili, Sandwich and Dessert. Sign up today to show the world you've got the chops to stand your own against the best of the best!
Not ready to compete but certainly ready to eat? Sign up for the World Food Championships EAT judging class on Friday night and judge the culinary creations Saturday. Judges attending the class are certified in the WFC's EAT judging method, making them eligible to judge at the Championships in Florida. Bring your appetite and sink your teeth into some world-class food!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
4:00pm
Schedule may be subject to change.
Final schedule will be confirmed via email 48 hours prior to event.
6:00pm
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
2:00pm
10:00am
10:50am
11:00am
11:15am
Final Competitor check-in and set-up
Begin Bacon turn-in
End Bacon turn-in
Area Clear
2:50pm
3:00pm
3:15pm
4:00pm
12:00pm
12:50pm
1:00pm
1:15pm
Final Competitor check-in and set-up
Begin Sandwich turn-in
End Sandwich turn-in
Area Clear
4:50pm
5:00pm
5:15pm
7:00pm
Application
for Judging
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Coming Soon!
EAT judging class
(sign up separately on Bacon Bash Website if interested in attending)
Welcome reception for contestants and judges
(specific location TBA)
Final Competitor check-in and set-up
Begin Chili turn-in
End Chili turn-in
Area Clear
Final Competitor check-in and set-up
Begin Dessert turn-in
End Dessert turn-in
Area Clear
Awards Ceremony on main stage
Bacon Category
Sandwich Category
Chili Category
Dessert Category
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Heritage Park & Maple St. Bridge
232 W. Maple Street
River Falls, WI 54022
(715) - 425 - 2533
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