Get piggy with it at the 2025 Chicago Bacon Fest this February

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 22, beginning at 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Old Crow Smokehouse in Wrigleyville, 3506 N. Clark St.

WHAT ELSE: Must be 21 and older with a photo ID. No pets or children. Purchase tickets early online at this link to receive a discount, or tickets may be purchased at the door while supplies last.

Prepare to pig out at the ultimate bacon bash of the year at Chicago Bacon Fest 2025! This year’s fest is serving up crispy, savory, and some unique and creative bacon creations that'll make your taste buds go hog wild. From gourmet bacon dishes to bacon infused cocktails and mocktails, this bacon extravaganza is the ultimate celebration for everything bacon. Grab your friends and your stretchy pants and get ready to indulge in a sizzling, smokin’ hot good time.

Rivernorthfests.com and Eventbrite are bringing all things bacon to Wrigleyville for the 17th year. Chicago Bacon Fest is the place to indulge in crispy, savory and downright irresistible flavors while enjoying creative cocktails and mocktails, live music and good company. From bacon-wrapped desserts and bacon-infused cocktails to bacon stuffed with more bacon and fried in bacon fat, the menu is as creative and unique as the fest itself.

Don’t like bacon? No need to get your tail in a tizzy; there will be non-bacon and vegetarian options available.

There will be a surprise appearance from Mr. Bacon dude!

Bring your cameras and be ready to snap some piggy packed pictures. Bacon-inspired backdrops and porky props will be available for photo ops. Additionally, the fest will be hosting a photo contest. You and your porcine pals can win prizes by sharing your perkiest piggy portraits. To participate, tag the event organizers on Instagram or Facebook @RiverNorthFests. Winners are selected by a panel of judges and will be notified after the event. Prizes include tickets to bar crawls, tasting festivals and cocktail cruises on Lake Michigan sponsored by Eventbrite.

Tickets are available at Chicago Bacon Fest on Eventbrite. Prices range from $10 to $29.99. Purchase tickets early to receive discounted prices and offers to receive free and discounted tickets to future events. General admission ticket purchases include admission, a complimentary bacon-back whiskey shot, a complimentary bacon cocktail, access to a special bacon-focused menu, non-bacon and bacon inspired cocktails and mocktails, bacon photo ops, giveaways and other smokin’ hot surprises. VIP tickets include everything from the general admission menu plus a free exclusive Bacon Fest t-shirt.