Star City BaconFest Announces 2019 Vendors

Star City BaconFest 2019 returns to the Capital City for the fourth year on April 7 at Lincoln’s Cornhusker Marriott Hotel. 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. Tickets can be purchased online at starcitybaconfest.com or at the event.

Chefs from 27 popular area restaurants will offer up their creative bacon-inspired samples of everything from sweet to savory—and about everything in between. Participating vendors include: 9 South Char Grill, Brewsky’s, Cappy’s Hot Spot Bar and Grill, HiWay Diner,The Single Barrel/Mulberry BBQ, Cactus Modern Mexican Cuisine, HopCat, McKinney’s Irish Pub, David City Golf Course, The Eatery, Ashland Country Club, Rodizio Grill, Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill/Fireworks, Hillcrest Country Club, Hurts Donut, Screamers Dining & Cabaret, Billy’s Restaurant, Super Saver, Smoking Gun Jerky, Hormel, Buzzard Billy’s, LeCupcake, Art & Soul, Papillion LaVista South ProStart, Cornhusker Hotel, Moka’s Kitchen Gourmet Popcorn, and Millertime Pub and Grill.

BaconFest attendees will have the chance to vote on their favorite bacon dish. In 2018, the Ashland Country Club’s entrée earned first place (pictured). Entertainment throughout the evening will be provided by Screamers Dining and Caberet. Star City BaconFest is sponsored again this year by the Nebraska Restaurant Association (NRA) and the Nebraska Pork Producers Association (NPPA). Proceeds go toward scholarships for culinary students in Nebraska. Hormel Foods is providing products for the chefs to use during Star City BaconFest 2019. For more information, visit starcitybaconfest.com.