BACON. BEER. BANDS.
Saturday, October 18, 2025 • Cranfills Gap, Texas
1. BACON, BACON, AND MORE BACON!
Bacon Bash Texas is a haven for bacon lovers. Imagine a day filled with the most delicious bacon-inspired dishes you’ve ever tasted. From savory bacon-wrapped treats to creative bacon desserts, our event showcases the versatility and flavor of everyone’s favorite meat. Come hungry and leave with a satisfied (and bacon-filled) belly.
2. Live Music by Tejas brothers
What’s a festival without some amazing live music? This year, we’re thrilled to have Tejas Brothers on the main stage at Bacon Bash Texas. Bring a chair and get ready to rock!
3. Enter a Team
Think you and your crew have what it takes? Enter your team in one of our epic competitions:
- Pork Butt: Show off your BBQ skills.
- Battle of the Bacon: Create the most mouth-watering bacon dishes.
- People’s Choice: Let the crowd decide if your dish is the best.
4. Bacon Eating Contest
Are you the ultimate baconator? Prove it! Enter our Snooze Eatery Bacon Eating Contest and show off your skills.
5. Cornhole Tournament
Toss your way to the top with fellow bacon enthusiasts in our Cora Owens Cornhole Tournament. It’s all about fun, friendly competition, and maybe a bit of bragging rights.
6. VIP Experience
Elevate your Bacon Bash experience with our exclusive VIP tent. Located right beside the main stage, the VIP area offers a full open bar and delicious food, providing the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the festivities in style. Tickets for the VIP experience sell out fast, so don’t miss your chance to join the VIBE (Very Important Bacon Eater) Tribe! Only 5 VIBE Tribe tickets remaining at $1,000 – Grab your ticket today!
7. The Bloody Mary Bar, Mixed Drinks, Free Beer & Hydration Station
What pairs better with bacon than a savory Bloody Mary or a cold beer? Our Bloody Mary Bar, hosted by Kent Wenzel, offers the perfect complement to your bacon bites. Plus, enjoy mixed drinks from Dublin Bottling Works & Dripping Springs and free beer throughout the day.
8. Support a Great Cause
Since its inception in 2012, Bacon Bash Texas has raised over $839,000 for children with Type 1 Diabetes and Niki Warms the Cold. By attending, you’re not just having a great time—you’re also contributing to these important causes and making a difference in the lives of those in need.
9. Live Judging
This year, we’re excited to have Paige Murray, Cody and Erika Archie from Bar 7 Ranch, and others join us on the main stage to judge live our top 5 teams from Battle of the Bacon.
10. The Community Spirit
There’s nothing quite like the sense of community at Bacon Bash Texas. It’s a place where bacon lovers come together to celebrate, enjoy great food, and support wonderful causes. The friendly, welcoming atmosphere is something truly special, making every attendee feel like part of the family.