Bacon Fest 2009: The Other Fundraiser

BACON-FEST 2009: THE OTHER FUNDRAISER

Kansas City’s only Bacon Fest!

Pork has been getting a bad wrap these days and we think it’s a shame!

Kansas City, MO, August 19, 2009 – Like bacon? If you said yes, this event is for you. Bacon-Fest, a casual outdoor event is all about bacon, fun and raising money for a local charity - The Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City. Bacon-Fest is being held Saturday, August 29, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at The Foundation for Reclamation, 1221 Union Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64101 in Kansas City’s West Bottoms.

Guests will enjoy live music with a special performance by Bacon Shoe, bacon demonstrations by the creators of the popular Bacon Explosion, bacon-centered food samplings by local restaurants, signature bacon cocktail, a Bacon Eating Contest, a Best Bacon Recipe Contest and each guest will get an event t-shirt.

Reservations are $30 and can be purchased at www.tribaconfest.kintera.org. Guests must be 21-years -old to attend. Questions or for photo opportunities, call 816-751-7815.

Some of the local restaurants and vendors who will be at Bacon-Fest include Wendy’s, Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City, Adam’s Rib, Boulevard Brewing Company, the creators of Bacon Explosion – BBQ Addicts, Murray’s Ice Cream, Northern Lights Pizza, and The Drop. Also, don’t forget the special performance by Bacon Shoe.

Bacon-Fest Schedule

11 a.m. – Registration/Bacon-Fest begins.

11:30 a.m. – Recipe Contest Judging begins.

12 p.m. – Bacon 101 Demonstration at BBQ Addicts/Bacon Explosion booth.

12:30 p.m. – Bacon Eating Contest

1 p.m. – Winners announced for each contest and appearance by Bacon Shoe (live band).

2 p.m. – Bacon-Fest ends

About The Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City

Founded in 1947, the Rehabilitation Institute’s mission is to build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities. This is accomplished by providing specialty medical and vocational rehabilitation services. Annually, the Institute helps 2500 children and adults get back on the road of life following a disabling condition. For more information about the organization, please visit www.rehabkc.org.

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