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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everyone’s favorite food gets a day (or two) of its own this coming April and you can secure your\u00a0early bird tickets as soon as Monday!<\/p>\n

On April 5 -6, 2019, head to the UIC Forum for a bacon extravaganza. Yep, you heard it \u2013\u00a0Baconfest<\/a> is an annual one-of-a-kind event honoring one of the most celebrated food items ever.<\/p>\n

This year, there are three sessions that you’re invited to attend, a Friday dinner session from 7 pm \u201310 pm, a Saturday lunch session from 12 pm \u2013 3 pm, and a Saturday dinner session from 7 pm \u2013 10 pm. VIP sessions take place an hour before and through each event.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Baconfest Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In years past, guests were treated to tasty dishes like Chocolate Covered Jerk Candied Bacon, BBQ Pork Pie, and Roasted Red Pepper & Bacon Gnocchi, so we’re preeeetty sure there will be plenty of bacon-y goodness to go around in 2019.<\/p>\n

Tickets<\/a>\u00a0are $85 plus fees for general admission, $160 plus fees for VIP, or $70 plus fees when bought in a group of 5 or more. BUT if you buy your tickets during the limited edition sale on Cyber Monday, you can get your admission fee for just $65! Hell to the yeah.<\/p>\n

Tickets come with unlimited bacon samples (thank god) and 7 drink tickets to be used throughout the fest. If you don’t plan on having any drinks on the night of, you can purchase a discounted Baconfest ticket for just $60.<\/p>\n

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The full lineup for this year’s event can be found\u00a0here<\/a>, but will be announced come January. Among\u00a0past participants is Emily Stewart from Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits<\/a>, Johnathan Fox of Firecakes Doughnuts<\/a>, Paulie Gee’s of Logan Square<\/a>, Mario Manzini of The Ruin Daily<\/a>, Ryan Bair of ada st.<\/a>, and so, so many more.<\/p>\n

Oh, and before we forget to tell you, proceeds from Baconfest will benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository<\/a>, meaning you can, indeed, feel good about your greasy feast.<\/p>\n

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