Get ready to pig out at our 6th annual BaCON on May 11, 2024! You won’t want to miss the sizzling, mouthwatering bacon dishes from the best food vendors in the South! But that’s not all! We’ve got vendors, live music, activities, contests, and a kids zone that’s sure to make their day. We’re talking inflatables, face painters, trampoline jumps, a petting zoo, and even pony rides! 

Join us on May 11, 2024, from 10 am to 5 pm at the largest bacon festival in the south. Connect with customers as they eat some bacon, shop, enjoy live entertainment on stage, eat some more bacon and have fun! Thousands of people will come to enjoy the incredible selection of bacon-related foods, entertainment, and high-quality products. 

BaCON BEARD COMPETITION

May 11, 2024 at noon on stage

Are you a proud owner of a glorious beard? Do you think you have what it takes to win the first-ever BaCON Festival beard competition? If so, we want YOU to join us for an exciting day of fun and festivities!

The 2nd annual BaCON Festival beard competition is coming up, and we’re looking for the most impressive beards in town. Whether you have a perfectly groomed mustache or a wild and untamed beard, we want to see what you’ve got.

Not only will you get the chance to show off your amazing facial hair, but you’ll also get to be a part of an exciting event that celebrates all things bacon. You’ll get to try delicious bacon-themed dishes, listen to live music, and connect with other beard enthusiasts. But most importantly, you’ll have the chance to win the coveted title of BaCON Beard Champion and walk away with some amazing prizes! Think of the bragging rights you’ll have as the owner of the best beard in town and not just another guy sporting an average bacon crumb catcher on his chin.

Dachshund Dash Race

Welcome to the Dachshund Dash! We’re excited to see your Dachshund zoom down the race track. 

Races are at 3:30 pm .

Let the fun begin!

BaCON Cornhole Tournament

CHECK-IN/PRACTICE AT 10:00 AM

TOURNAMENT BEGINS AT 11:00 AM

$50/TEAM / NON-REFUNDABLE

FREE T-SHIRT FOR BOTH COMPETITORS

MAXIMUM OF 36 TEAMS

ADMISSION IS $5 (KIDS 3 & UNDER ARE FREE)

It’s only $5 to join the bacon party and kids 3 and under get in for free. Tickets are only available at the gate, so bring your bacon-loving appetite and we’ll see you there!

Date: May 11, 2024

Location: Tri State Exhibition Center

200 Natures Trail SW, McDonald, TN 37353

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