Bacon Bash 2023
Festival Hours:
Friday, September 22nd: 4-10:30PM
Saturday, September 23rd: 11AM-10:30PM
Car Cruze:
Sunday, September 24th: 11AM-4PM
Calling all BACON lovers!
Our Bacon Bash fall festival is the perfect place to indulge your love of all thing’s bacon. From bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers, bacon infused mac & cheese, pulled pork sandwiches, pork belly bites, to maple bacon donuts, there’s something for everyone.
There will be a variety of bacon-themed activities, such as eating contests, kids’ activities, and more! In addition to all the delicious bacon, Bacon Bash will also feature live music! We’ll have a variety of talented musicians performing throughout the day, so you can dance the bacon blues away. From country to rock to blues, there’s something for everyone at our bacon bash. So come on down and enjoy the music as you feast on all the bacon your heart can handle.
And of course, no bacon bash would be complete without beer! We will have a wide variety of local craft and domestic beers, so you can wash down all that delicious bacon. So come hungry and thirsty and get ready to enjoy the best bacon festival this side of the St. Croix!
Food & Beverage
Food Vendors
Food vendors will be open during festival hours: Friday: 4-10:30pm & Saturday: 11am-1030pm. There will be a variety of food vendors serving up delicious bacon-inspired dishes:
Bacon Central
Bacon Central: Your One-Stop Shop for Bacon Strips
Bacon lovers rejoice! Bacon Central is your place to buy strips of bacon!
3 Strips for $5 Friday 4 - 8pm Saturday 11am - 5pm (while supplies last)
Tastings
Saturday
Swinging Bridge Brewery
Rush River Brewing
KUL MOCKS
Belle Ame Winery
Live Music
Friday
- 5-7PM Howard Luedtke & Blue Max
- 8-10:30PM Lamont Cranston Band
Saturday
- 11:30AM-2PM Peter Kavanaugh Group
- 2-5PM Kevin Lombardo (side stage)
- 4-6PM Vivian Hayes & The Hi-Praise
- 6-7:30PM Kevin Lombardo (side stage)
- 7:30-10:30PM Hitchville
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 22nd
| Festival Hours (beer garden, food trucks) | 4:00-10:30pm | Heritage Park |
| Bacon Central (get your strips of bacon!) | 4:00-8:00pm | Heritage Park |
| Face painting Merry Magpie Face Painting | 4:00-8:00pm | Heritage Park |
| Emery Express Train | 4:00pm | Maple Street |
| Howard Luedtke & Blue Max | 5:00-7:00pm | Main Stage |
| Lamont Cranston Band | 8:00-10:30pm | Main Stage |
Saturday, September 23rd
| Festival Hours (beer garden, food trucks) | 11:00am-10:30pm | Heritage Park |
| Bacon Bash Welcome & Pig Pardon | 11:00am | Activity Stage |
| Booth Fair | 11:00am-2:00pm | Maple Street |
| Tasting – Swinging Bridge Brewery | 11:00am-12:00pm | Heritage Park |
| Kids Tent (corn box, coloring, photo opportunities, etc.) | 11:00am-6:00pm | City Hall Plaza |
| Bacon Central (get your strips of bacon!) Sponsored by: Green Oasis | 11:00am-7:00pm | Heritage Park |
| Face painting Merry Magpie Face Painting | 11:00am-7:00pm | Heritage Park |
| Emery Express Train | 11:00am | Maple Street |
| Peter Kavanaugh Group | 11:30am-2:00pm | Main Stage |
| When Pigs Fly Sponsored by: Steiner Plumbing, Electric, & Heating | 11:30am | Maple Street |
| Trivia/FFA Game Show | 12:00pm | Activity Stage |
| Tasting – Rush River Brewing | 12:15-1:15pm | Heritage Park |
| Pig & Bacon Dress Up Contest | 12:30pm | Activity Stage |
| Piggies on the Kinni | 1:00pm | City Hall Plaza |
| Eating Contest – Kids; Cupcake Sponsored by: 3 Schweet Sisters | 1:30pm | Activity Stage |
| Tasting – KUL MOCKS | 1:30-2:30pm | Heritage Park |
| Tasting – Belle Ame Vineyard | 2:45-3:45pm | Heritage Park |
| Piggies on the Kinni | 3:00pm | City Hall Plaza |
| Eating Contest – Adult; Bacon Sponsored by: Smokey Treats BBQ | 3:30pm | Activity Stage |
| Vivian Hayes & The Hi-Praise | 4:00-6:00pm | Main Stage |
| Trivia/FFA Game Show | 4:00pm | Activity Stage |
| Pig Calling Contest | 4:30pm | Activity Stage |
| When Pigs Fly Sponsored by: Steiner Plumbing, Electric, & Heating | 5:00pm | Maple Street |
| Piggies on the Kinni | 6:00pm | City Hall Plaza |
| Hitchville | 7:30-10:30pm | Main Stage |
Sunday, September 24th
| Car Cruze | 11:00am-4:00pm | Downtown River Falls (Maple-Locust Street) |
Booth Fair
Saturday, September 23 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | Maple Street
Come down to the Booth Fair at Bacon Bash! It’s the perfect place to find unique and delicious gifts for your loved ones, or to simply treat yourself to something special.
We have a wide variety of vendors selling everything from handmade crafts to baked goods to fresh produce. You’re sure to find something to everyone’s taste.
Car Cruze
Sunday, September 24 | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | Downtown
Join us for the Bacon Bash Car Cruze! Bring your favorite summer ride, friends, and family to enjoy a great afternoon full of cars, music, bars & restaurants, and fun shops all in historic downtown River Falls!
Same day registration.
Volunteer
Join our team of awesome volunteers and have a front row seat to all the fun and festivities!
Each volunteer will have the opportunity to vote for a chamber member non-profit to receive a donation on their behalf.
This is a great way to get involved in the community, meet new people, and donate to a local nonprofit! We thank you in advance for signing up!
Sponsors
River City Stitch • Royal Credit Union • Steiner Plumbing Electric & Heating • UW-River Falls • WESTconsin Credit Union
3 Schweet Sisters • Belle Ame Vineyard • Kwik Trip The Nutty Squirrel • Rush River Brewery
Smokey Treats BBQ • Swinging Bridge Brewery