I’m a bacon lover. I am that girl that orders a veggie or plant-based burger and adds bacon. And I don’t apologize for my bacon-loving tendencies.
Voted the #1 Nationally-Touring Specialty Food Festival by USA Today, hundreds of thousands of food fanatics have attended the Bacon and Beer Classic. At professional sports stadiums, arenas and concert venues across the United States since its inception in 2014.
I’m excited to announce that the National-Touring Bacon and Beer Classic is coming to Brooklyn. This all you can EAT and DRINK mouth-watering experience is unlike any other and is worth attending.
Enjoy a perfect curation from some of the city’s most over-the-top, creative and delicious bacon dishes.
The Bacon and Beer Classic will be held at Brooklyn Expo Center (72 Noble Street) in Greenpoint on April 11th, 2020.
Participants
Over 30+ restaurants including–Queen’s Bully, Jase’s BBQ, Cuzin’s Duzins, and Sands Jerk Hut will participate. Dishes have included everything from a Green Chile Pimento Grilled Cheese loaded with bacon and jalapeno slaw, to Mesquite Chicken and Bacon Fajitas. And the delectable Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Stout icing.
There is beer, cider, and even hard seltzers. Plentiful of unique brews and beverages from local and regional breweries including Montauk Brewing, KCBC, Brooklyn’s own (Brooklyn Brewery) and Three 3’s Brewing.
Tickets
Tickets are all-inclusive and go on sale Black Friday to Cyber Monday (November 29th to December 2nd) for a SPECIAL price of $49.00.
All guests will be able to sample bacon and beer in abundance to their hearts’ delight without ever taking out their wallets. There are three ways to experience the Bacon and Beer Classic. General Admission, Power Hour, or VIP tickets. There will be two sessions, an afternoon feast from 1 to 4 PM and an evening party from 7 to 10 PM.
VIP and Power Hour ticket holders will get to enter the Brooklyn Expo Center an hour early through an expedited line. VIPs will also enjoy access to limited-edition craft beers, and a specialty cocktail. Also VIP seating, a delicious bacon grilled cheese, and more.
All tickets include a keepsake tasting glass you’ll never want to part ways with. The mobile app for the Bacon and Beer Classic gives us access to vendor information, an event map, and more.
Cannonball Productions
The Bacon and Beer Classic is an event produced by Cannonball Productions. A production company started by 31-year-old, Kate Levenstein, when she was 26.
Cannonball is known for annually produced popular culinary stadium events like the Bacon and Beer Classic. Which has become one of the most popular food and drink fests in the country. It consistently sells out in over 10 cities including New York, Chicago, Seattle, Santa Clara, Denver, and Minneapolis.
It’s nice to also mention that Cannonball’s newest event series is expanding. The Taco Takeover is expanding to 5 markets this year. The fest pairs refreshing cocktails with original Mexican dishes from each city’s best local chefs.
There will be many Instagrammable moments. Be on the lookout for the bacon-shaped see-saw. Take time out to shop for merchandise like bacon bibs, socks, t-shirts, and hoodies. It’s also a nice opportunity to cheer on competitors in a Hormel® Bacon Eating Contest for the chance to win a year of free Black Label® Bacon.
The Bacon and Beer Classic gives back to the 501(C)(3) Forage Forward. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to this charity, which is focused on sustaining clean water and urban gardening.
This is a MUST attend event for Bacon and Beer lovers alike – don’t miss this opportunity to buy the SPECIAL priced tickets.
For tickets and more information visit www.baconandbeerclassic.com
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Cheers
XXOO
Nat