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September 19-20, 2015

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Join us for our 3rd Annual River Falls Bacon Bash!

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! Cooking enthusiasts are welcome to participate in the Amateur Bacon Cook-off.

Young and old are invited to partake in pig-themed activities including pig races, an Amateur Bacon Cook-off, 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

SATURDAY

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

SATURDAY

7:00pm

SATURDAY

8:00pm

SATURDAY

As in 2014, the River Falls Bacon Bash will be hosted along the banks of the Kinnickinnic River. The attached map includes a proposed layout for this year's host the various tents for the Super Regionals, contingent upon final approval of the City which the River Falls Chamber is in the process of securing.

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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

-

Cooking Demonstration

Bacon cooked in Big Frying Pan & given away

Pet Costume Contest

-

Pin the Snout on the Paper Pig

-

Pig Calling/Impersonation Contest

-

When Pigs Float

Plastic Pigs dropped in the Kinni River & redeemed for prizes

Live Music Schedule:

SATURDAY 10-1pm Band 1 TBD
SATURDAY 2-5pm Band 2 TBD
SUNDAY 11-4pm Band 3 TBD

Throughout the Event:

Local Craft Beer & Wine, Kids Activity Area

Car & "Hog" Cruze-In (Sunday Only)

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 Competitors

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