The fourth annual Portland Baconfest takes place Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 18th and East Burnside, adjacent to the East Burn (1800 E Burnside), from noon until 9 p.m. – it’s a giant street festival celebrating bacon!
Thousands of bacon lovers attended last year’s fest, thoroughly lubricating their cardiovascular system and contributing hundreds of pounds of food to the Oregon Food Bank.
Entertainment includes four live bands and a skate competition, sponsored by Bacon Skateboards.
Festival goers can compete in the Ultimate Bacon Eating Contest, the Bacon Dance Off, Greasy Slip N Slide, and the Triathlon De Pig – prizes include iPods, grills, and more!
Dozens of sponsors and vendors will be on hand offering their bacon, and non-bacon, related wares.
Admission is a mere $5 and a suggested donation of 2 canned food items for the Oregon Food Bank. Must be 21 or over to enter! For more details visit the Baconfest website or the Facebook event page. Arrive early to sign up for the contests.
Hey Dave — Did you mean September 8?
@Steve – gah, yes; updated! Thanks, my excuse is my 3am wake up time (for feeding the twins!).
Hey Dave, Baconfest website link is dead.
@Kilwag – thanks for the heads up; fixed!