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PA Bacon Fest 2023

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October 16, 2023

From: PA Bacon Fest

Located in Historic Easton, Pennsylvania, PA Bacon Fest has grown into one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s most popular events. Named one of the country’s ‘5 Can’t-Miss Bacon Festivals’ (Parade.com) this two-day festival serves up delicious food, live music, family-friendly activities, cooking demos and every sort of bacon treat you can imagine. Join us for our 12th anniversary celebration this November. Festival is held rain or shine the first full weekend of November.

Bacony Eats & Savory Treats!

Bacon on a stick. Chocolate-covered bacon. The 50/50 Bacon Burger. Bacon cannoli. Bacon Bloody Mary. Bacon Mac. Bacon Poutine. Bacon Sticky Buns. PA Bacon Fest has every salty, sweet, smoky bacon treat you can imagine!

Activities:

Bungee Jump
Location: East Northampton Street                            
Cost: $12
When: 10am - 5pm Saturday & Sunday

Pig & Wiener Dog Races
Location: East Northampton Street
Race Times: 11am, noon, 1pm & 4pm
When: Saturday & Sunday

Rock Climbing Wall
Location: East Northampton Street
Cost: $8 per climb and get a pig nose free!
When: 10am - 5pm Saturday & Sunday

Bacon Eating Contest Presented By:  People First Federal Credit Union
How fast can you eat a pound of bacon? Let’s find out and you can take home the trophy!
Location: Piglets Stage, 2nd & Northampton Streets
When: Noon - 12:30pm Saturday & Sunday                    

Adults, 18+, register at stage 30 minutes prior to contest

Mascot Dash
Come cheer on your favorite mascot!
Location: Piglets Stage, 2nd & Northampton Streets
When: 2:30pm Saturday & Sunday

Face Painting with Kim (Free)
Location: East Northampton Street
Race Times: 10am -  5pm
When: Saturday & Sunday

Fun Balloon Creations and Animals (Free)
Location: East Northampton Street
Race Times: 10am -  5pm
When: Saturday & Sunday

Costume Contest
Come dressed in your bacony best and take home a trophy!
Location: Swine Stage, North Third Street
When: 1:30pm - 2:00pm Saturday & Sunday
Adult, child and dog, register 15 minutes prior to contest

Hog Calling Contest Presented by Moe’s Southwest Grille
Come give us your best squeal and take home a trophy!
Location: Swine Stage, North Third Street
When: 2pm - 2:30pm Saturday & Sunday                  
Adult and child, register 15 minutes prior to contest

Farm to Fest Culinary Stage
Located in Centre Square across from Merch tent Presented by Highmark Farmstand and Easton Farmers’ Market

Saturday 2pm Swine Showdown - Home Cooks

We’re bringing back the amateurs! Watch three talented home cooks bring home the bacon in this swine-filled showdown that includes lots of culinary trivia and fun prizes for the audience.

Contestants will cook their way through a mystery bag of fresh ingredients from the Easton Public Market - and a pound of pasture-raised bacon from Breakaway Farms. The winning cook will receive a $100 gift card to the Easton Public Market!

Sunday 2pm Bacon Battle - Professional Chefs

Watch reigning champion Abe Lopez, Executive Chef of Stoke Coal Fire Pizza & Bar battle two professional chefs for the title of 2023 BACONATOR. Cheer on these three award-winning chefs as they demonstrate their culinary chops and cook their way through a mystery bag of fresh ingredients from the Easton Public Market - and a pound of pasture-raised bacon from Breakaway Farms. Expect a few twists and turns along the way, and lots of culinary trivia and prizes for the audience. Plus one lucky audience member will be selected to serve as a guest judge!

Schedule:

November 4, 2023

Hog Wild Stage Presented By Ibew Local 102

10:00am - 12:00pm  Jake Thistle Band

12:30pm - 2:30pm  Bug Tussle

3:00pm - 5:00pm  Roi And The Secret People

Farm To Fest Stage Presented By Bulleit

10:00am - 11:30am Tbd

11:45am - 1:15pm  Pocono Jones And The Bear

1:30 - 3:00pm  Jake Thistle

3:15pm - 5:00pm Jay Michaels

Farm To Fest Stage Presented By Bulleit

10:00am - 11:30am Tbd

11:45am - 1:15pm  Pocono Jones And The Bear

1:30 - 3:00pm  Jake Thistle

3:15pm - 5:00pm Jay Michaels

Piglets Stage

10:00am - 10:30am  Grins & Grins Family Comedy Show

10:45am - 11:45am Serafina Salvaterra

12:00pm - 12:30pm Bacon Eating Contest Presented By People First Federal Credit Union

12:45pm - 1:15pm  Serafina Salvaterra

1:30pm - 1:45pm  Grins & Grins Family Comedy Show

2:00pm - 3:30pm   Steve Johnson

3:45pm - 5:00pm Lilly Moss

Centre Square Stage Presented By Lehigh Valley International Airport (Abe) - New Stage For 2023

10:00am - 12:00pm  Pentley Holmes Trio

12:15pm - 2:00pm  Cave Twins

2:00 - 3:00pm Live Music Will Pause For The Culinary Stage: Swine Showdown - Home Cooks

We’re Bringing Back The Amateurs! Watch Three Talented Home Cooks Bring Home The Bacon In This Swine-Filled Showdown That Includes Lots Of Culinary Trivia And Fun Prizes For The Audience.

Contestants Will Cook Their Way Through A Mystery Bag Of Fresh Ingredients From The Easton Public Market - And A Pound Of Pasture-Raised Bacon From Breakaway Farms. The Winning Cook Will Receive A $100 Gift Card To The Easton Public Market!

3:30pm - 5:00pm Rick Delgado

Swine Stage Presented By Service Electric

10:00am - 1:15pm School Of Rock

1:30pm - 2:00pm Costume Contest

2:00pm - 2:30pm Hog Calling Contest Presented By Moe’s Southwest Grille

2:30pm - 5:00pm School Of Rock

November 5, 2023

Hog Wild Stage Presented By Ibew Local 102

10:00am - 12:00pm  Roots In Blue

12:30pm - 2:30pm  Acoustic Kitty

3:00pm - 5:00pm Cass And The Bailout Crew

Farm To Fest Stage Presented By Bulleit

10:00am - 11:30am  Cave Twins

11:45am - 1:15pm Pocono Jones And The Bear

1:30 - 3:00pm  Jeff Crosson

3:15pm - 5:00pm Pentley Holmes

Piglets Stage

10:00am - 11:45am  Jay Michaels

12:00pm - 12:30pm Bacon Eating Contest Presented By People First Federal Credit Union

12:45pm - 2:15pm Steve Johnson

2:30pm - 3:30pm  Nick Cerniglia

3:45pm - 5:00pm  Ben Tyler

Centre Square Stage Presented By Lehigh Valley International Airport (Abe) - New Stage For 2023

10:00am - 12:00pm Hannah Violet Trio

12:15pm - 2:00pm  Ferdinand The Bull

2:00 - 3:00pm Live Music Will Pause For The Culinary Stage: Professional Chefs

Watch Reigning Champion Abe Lopez, Executive Chef Of Stoke Coal Fire Pizza & Bar Will Battle Two Professional Chefs For The Title Of 2023 Baconator. Cheer On These Three Award-Winning Chefs As They Demonstrate Their Culinary Chops And Cook Their Way Through A Mystery Bag Of Fresh Ingredients From The Easton Public Market - And A Pound Of Pasture-Raised Bacon From Breakaway Farms. Expect A Few Twists And Turns Along The Way, And Lots Of Culinary Trivia And Prizes For The Audience. Plus One Lucky Audience Member Will Be Selected To Serve As A Guest Judge!

3:30pm - 5:00pm Rick Delgado

Swine Stage Presented By Service Electric

10:00am - 1:15pm School Of Rock

1:30pm - 2:00pm Costume Contest

2:00pm - 2:30pm Hog Calling Contest Presented By Moe’s Southwest Grille

2:30pm - 5:00pm School Of Rock

Date: November 4 - 5, 2023

Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Location: Historic Easton Pennsylvania, PA 18042

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