I’m so excited BaconFest is back! I went last year with my family and we sampled everything from bacon lasagna to a dessert with bacon, then we played some games with the kids, and then ate more bacon.
BaconFest isn’t just eating bacon, though that’s the best part. There are a lot of activities for kids at BaconFest, plus live music. Photo courtesy Kroc Center
I’m partnering with The Kroc Center to tell you about the Fourth Annual BaconFest Omaha on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. There’s entertainment, games, pony rides, shopping, face painting, and lots of bacon – in all its tasty forms – included with admission. Due to construction, all activities will be indoors. Having experienced BaconFest2015 in 90+ degree heat, I’m all for the indoors experience!
It’s a fundraiser for the Omaha Kroc Center Scholarship Program, so the money all goes to a great cause.
Bacon lovers love BaconFest. BaconFest is an annual fundraiser at the Kroc Center in Omaha. This year, BaconFest is on Sunday, Sept. 18.
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by the Salvation Army Kroc Center. All thoughts and opinions about my experience at BaconFest are my own.
Win tickets to BaconFest!
I’m giving away a family four pack (2 adults, 2 children) every week on Facebook leading up to the event. Time to get a little creative with your bacon:
Week 1: Replace a word in a song title with “bacon.” For example: “Don’t Go Bacon My Heart.” One random winner will be drawn from the comments left on this Facebook post. Contest begins today, Aug. 22! I’ll tag the winner on the Facebook tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 23. Congrats to Facebook winner, LuAnn S.!
Week 2: Bacon makes everything better. What’s the oddest combination that worked with bacon? One random winner will be drawn from the comments left on this Facebook post. Contest begins on Monday, Aug. 29 – Here’s the link. I’ll tag the winner on the Facebook tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 30. Congrats to Facebook winner, Danell T.!
Week 3: Replace a word in a movie title with “bacon.” For example: “Star Wars: The Bacon Awakens.” One random winner will be drawn from the comments left on this Facebook post. Contest begins on Monday, Sept. 5, and I’ll share the link here. I’ll tag the winner on the Facebook on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Congrats to Kaila W.!
Week 4: What’s your strategy for BaconFest? Clockwise, counter-clockwise, desserts first or whichever booth has the shortest line? One random winner will be drawn from the comments left on this Facebook post. Contest begins on Sept. 12 here. I’ll tag the winner on the Facebook on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Congrats to Melissa D.!
BONUS GIVEAWAY: One e-newsletter subscriber will be randomly drawn on Wednesday, Sept. 14, to win a family four-pack! It’s FREE to sign up for the weekly e-newsletter. Sign up here.
Family Pass is valued at $50 $30. This giveaway is not sponsored by Facebook. Winners must respond to my message on Facebook in 24 hours or I’ll draw another winner. Winners will be drawn by random.org. Good luck and enjoy the bacon!
Bacon is the star ingredient in BaconFest dishes. Sample and vote for your favorite recipe at the event, which is a fundraiser for the Kroc Center.
If you go
BaconFest Omaha
When: Sunday, Sept. 18, from 1 to 5 p.m., 2016
Where: Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.
Cost: $25, adult, general admission; There’s a construction sale going on so adult tickets are only $15 and military tickets are $10; $5, kids (ages 5-12); FREE for kids 4 and younger
SPECIAL DEAL! $50 $30 Family Value Pack includes two adult and two youth tickets.
All proceeds benefit the Kroc Center Scholarship Program!
For more information about BaconFest or to become a sponsor, volunteer, have a vendor booth or compete in the Bacon Cookoff, visit the website at OmahaKroc.org/BaconFest.