Star City BaconFest 2020 to Serve Creative Treats Using Bacon for Flavor August 23

Bacon lovers, this is the news you’ve been waiting for: Star City BaconFest (starcitybaconfest.com) returns to the Capital City for the sixth year on August 23 (postponed date) at Lincoln’s Embassy Suites. Bacon-inspired samples will be served by several returning favorite restaurants, plus some new vendors will be adding their twist on bacon. An exciting new element this year will be the addition of celebrity judges who will be choosing winners for sweet and savory categories. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., with bacon sampling continuing until 7 p.m. Admission is $25 for adults, with children 10 and under free. Ticket availability is limited, so purchasing early is strongly suggested.

Entertainment will be provided by Screamers Dining and Cabaret. Throughout the evening, BaconFest attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite bacon-inspired treats and purchase raffle tickets for a variety of prizes. The Grand Prize is a Traeger Grill. Hormel Foods is providing products for the chefs to use during Star City BaconFest.

Star City BaconFest 2020 is sponsored again this year by the Nebraska Restaurant Association and the Nebraska Pork Producers Association. Proceeds go toward scholarships for culinary students in Nebraska through the Pro Start Program. For more information, visit Star City BaconFest at starcitybaconfest.com.