Bacon + Bourbon + More Bacon = Keystone's Seventh Annual Bacon and Bourbon Festival
Hear that? That's the sound of thousands of pounds of America's favorite meat sizzling at the Bacon and Bourbon Festival in Keystone. This is the "can't miss" event of the summer! With all of the bacon-inspired cuisine you can possibly imagine right at your fingertips, you are going to be in Hog Heaven by the time the weekend is over. Along with delicious bacon cuisine, there will be free live music! The lineup includes One Flew West, Pandas and People, Coaltown Reunion, Mike Clark & The Sugar Sounds, and Hell's Belles. [gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="17242,17241,17240,17238"]
The festival's Jim Beam Bourbon Tour is returning, giving guests who purchase the "Hungry Hog" package the chance to experience a variety of whiskeys that will certainly compliment any bacon dish.
There will also be the Bacon Education Center at Quaking Aspen Ampitheatre, granting guests access to the "Gateway Meat." This is the only educational experience of its kind, according to Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour organizers. Top enthusiasts of the industry will share their knowledge, passion, and even tips on bacon and whiskey. You can earn a certified Bacon Diploma and become an esteemed scholar and member of the Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour community!
When: June 24-25
Where: River Run Village, Keystone Resort
Admission: $25-$50 | Purchase Tickets Here
For additional information on the Bacon and Bourbon Festival, you can visit Keystone Festivals' Facebook page or website.
