Bacon Fest 2025
4:00pm - 10:00pm
in partnership with Miami Valley Restaurant Association
Everything Goes Better with Bacon
Gates open at 4 PM
The 12th Bacon Fest is brought to you by Fraze Pacilion in partnership with the Miami Valley Restaurant Association. Free and open to the public, savor the flavor of breakfast’s favorite side item – the greatest food on planet Earth – BACON. Whether you’re in the crispy bacon or chewy bacon camp, you’ll love this summer festival.
This festival will allow you to sample local restaurants and food trucks as they showcase all of the many ways you can “baconate” your meal.
Live Music in the Park
While you’re enjoying the food, enjoy some live music on the Lincoln Park stage with these great bands!
4:00 PM: The Wet Bandits are the most unique and entertaining ’90s party band, bringing pop, rock, hip-hop, and country. The Wet Bandits are bringing you all the tunes that’ll get you singing and dancing.
6:00 PM Amy Newhart Band – Amy is wildfire fun on stage with her contagious energy and smile. She considers her sound modern honky tonk. She wants her songs to make you laugh, smile, dance and occasionally wipe a tear from your eye.
8:00 PM The Big Badd – Formed in 2016, our full ensemble features multiple vocalists, a trio of horns, and a stellar rhythm section. The Big Badd blends pop, rock, funk, and jazz influences.
Participating Restaurants & Food Trucks
Enjoy food and treats with bacon-inspired dishes from these local restaurants and food trucks:
1776 Grill
Amber Rose Restaurant
Batter Up Funnel Cakes
Dawghouse
Dayton Barbecue Company
Eddie’s Roasted Corn
El Meson
Frios Gourmet Pops
Home Cooked Vibes
Lilia’s Outside Cafe
Little Boijon Asian Cuisine
Louisiana Passion Catering
Sweetumms
Tasty Bacon’s
Whit’s Frozen Custard