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Ozarks Bacon Fest

8th Annual Ozarks Bacon Fest

Sept 27, 2025

$35-$50

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Ozarks Bacon Fest – a tribute to Bacon, Bourbon & Beer – is an exciting celebration of all things bacon, bourbon, and beer, returning for its 8th annual event on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex. This mouthwatering festival brings together the Ozarks’ top chefs, bacon lovers, and purveyors for an unforgettable experience.

Guests can indulge in a bacon-infused wonderland with a wide array of creative and delicious bacon snacks prepared by talented local chefs. National brands, artisan bacon-makers, and bacon purveyors will showcase and sample various bacon-inspired products, ensuring there’s something for every bacon enthusiast.

The event will also feature the craft beers, along with select spirits, giving attendees the chance to sample unique drinks paired perfectly with their bacon indulgence. And for those with an appetite for competition, the Bacon Eating Contest will test participants’ ability to devour bacon in a fun and thrilling challenge.

Whether you’re a bacon aficionado or just looking for a fun day filled with great food and drinks, the Ozarks Bacon Fest promises to be an event to remember.

This is a 21 and older ONLY event. You will be asked to show a photo ID to enter Ozarks Bacon Fest.

A $35 advanced ticket ($40 day of the event) admission ticket allows you samples of Bacon and bacon infused and inspired foods, local and regional beers and spirits. Shop local and regional companies that offer items to enhance your inner “foodie” – both in and out of the kitchen!

For the REAL Bacon LOVER there is a $50 VIP Pass. This allows entry into the event one hour before the doors open to the public and an Ozarks Bacon Fest goodie bag featuring a VIP Lanyard, a 2 ounce Bacon Fest shot glass, discount for event t-shirt and other awesome swag!

Ozarks Bacon Fest hours are as follows – 11am till 3pm – Saturday September 27, 2025.

Schedule of Events:

11am – VIP Doors OPEN

11am till NOON – VIP hour – Live Music from Garrick Fausett acoustic set

NOON – Regular Admission doors open

Noon till 1:30pm – Live Music Garrick Fausett & The Revelry

1:30pm till 2:00pm – Bacon Eating Contest

2:00 till 3pm – Live Music from Garrick Fausett & The Revelry

3pm – the 8th Annual Ozarks Bacon Fest comes to an end

Ozarks Bacon Fest is a STRICTLY 21 & Older event. NO children, NO exceptions.

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Garrick Fausett & The Revelry at Ozarks Bacon Fest

Garrick Fausett is a singer & songwriter from Neosho, MO. He brings a powerful voice and passion for storytelling and poetry to his music. With a unique sound and a twist of modern Americana, Folk, and Red Dirt Country, Fausett delivers an original Ozark sound, while being inspired by artist such as Merle Haggard & John Prine.

Fausett worked for his family's horticultural business for years and began playing music in the Ozarks in 2018. Beginning of 2022, he started playing acoustic shows regularly in the region releasing his first EP "Four Chords and the Truth" and since then has been writing and performing regularly in the Ozarks!

What makes Garrick stand out is his ability to passionately deliver the vision of a story through his voice and lyrics. We know you will enjoy his solo acoustic set and the full band performance at the 8th Annual Ozarks Bacon Fest and like us, be a true fan of his music!

For more info on Garrick Fausett visit - https://www.facebook.com/garrickfausettmusic

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Ozarks Bacon Fest Sponsors

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Ozarks Bacon Fest Samplers

These companies will be sampling their food and beverages at 2025 Ozarks Bacon Fest!

If you would like to get your business involved in Ozarks Bacon Fest call 417-833-2660.

All business and products listed as “Sampling Participants” are scheduled to appear at Ozarks Bacon Fest. This list may change at any time without notice to attendees.