# Event Details - **Event Name**: 17th Annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival “The Bacon Boat" - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 11:00 am – Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Iowa’s most popular Bacon Festival is back and will celebrate its 17th anniversary at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Agriculture Building!About this Event17th Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival: The Bacon Boat - A Yacht Rockin’ themed Baconfest!The Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival is celebrating its 17th anniversary on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 with a yacht rock / cruise-themed bacon extravaganza inside the Agricultural Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The event will feature unlimited bacon samples for attendees, food vendors selling bacon delicacies, live music, silent disco, the renowned bacon eating contest and other Yacht Rockin’ surprises.”The 17th annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival - The Bacon Boat, will pay homage to the smooth Yacht Rock sounds of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s with Southern California based Yachty by Nature headlining” Said Brooks Reynolds, Founder of the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival.“This year’s musical headliner that will be rocking the Main Stage will be, Yachty by Nature, The Sheet, and The Unfortunate Sons.“The Iowa State Fairgrounds is excited to host the 17th Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival once again and be the home of one of the oldest and largest bacon festivals in the world.” Said Jeremy Parsons, CEO of the Iowa State Fair. “We look forward to converting the Agricultural Building into The Bacon Boat in May.”There will be a wide array of Bacon samples from purveyors including:Berkwood FarmsDes Moines Bacon CompanyBrunson Bacon CompanyNumerous Food Vendors will serve up delicious Bacon-inspired delights including:Campbell's ConcessionsJR’s Southpork RanchBW OutdoorsHotel Luna Food TruckJethro’s BBQThe Bacon BoxCochon CanneryChocolate StorybookThe Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival will also feature themed bars with craft cocktails and a wide assortment of ice cold beer and other beverages to wash down all of the delicious bacon.*Must be 21 years of age to enter the event. No refunds - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/17th-annual-blue-ribbon-bacon-festival-the-bacon-boat/100001101906454869 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, parties, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 31.77, max: 662.4, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Des Moines - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: Iowa State Fairgrounds - **lat**: 41.59567610000001 - **long**: -93.5534728 - **full address**: Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 17th Annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival “The Bacon Boat" - **Image URL**: https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F910039483%2F9300900729%2F1%2Foriginal.20241202-185657?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=3ad03b293d90f5a9a80974b541a0c42a ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 17th Annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival “The Bacon Boat" being held? - **A:** 17th Annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival “The Bacon Boat" takes place on Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm at Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 17th Annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival “The Bacon Boat"? - **A:** Ticket prices for 17th Annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival “The Bacon Boat" range from USD 32 to USD 662 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission 12PM EntranceUSD 36 + USD 5 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableVIP Early EntryUSD 58 + USD 5 fee + USD 4 taxAvailableVIP Table for 10USD 662 + USD 19 fee + USD 43 taxAvailableUnisex T-Shirt SmallUSD 32 + USD 5 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableUnisex T-Shirt MediumUSD 32 + USD 5 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableUnisex T-Shirt LargeUSD 32 + USD 5 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableUnisex T-Shirt X-LargeUSD 32 + USD 5 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableUnisex T-Shirt 2X-LargeUSD 32 + USD 5 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableUnisex T-Shirt 3X-LargeUSD 32 + USD 5 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableUnisex T-Shirt 4X-LargeUSD 32 + USD 5 fee + USD 2 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 17th Annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival “The Bacon Boat"? - **A:** 17th Annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival “The Bacon Boat" is organized by Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 17th Annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival “The Bacon Boat" is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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