Ohio Bacon Fest
Bacon has developed such a cult-like following in recent years, and for good reason. This salty treat is more than just a side for eggs at breakfast time, and the offerings at the Ohio Bacon Fest proved just that. For the bacon-obsessed like myself, even choosing which dishes to try was incredibly difficult.
It was the first year for this bacon celebration, so I can forgive the fact that ticket lines were a little bit long. But at every turn, there was bacony deliciousness. Great Lakes beers were also served, and there were pig-themed vendors with everything from bacon t-shirts to dog treats.
Here’s the breakdown of the bacon-laden delicacies I sampled:
![Bacon Pop from Double Comfort](http://columbusculinaryconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Photo-Sep-25-6-49-44-PM-225x300.jpg)
Bacon Pop (kinda like a corn dog- battered bacon nugget) from Double Comfort, dipped in grainy mustard
![Bacon Meatball from Kenny's Meat Wagon](http://columbusculinaryconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Photo-Sep-25-6-56-14-PM-225x300.jpg)
Bacon Meatball with marinara from Kenny’s Meat Wagon
![Double trouble at Barrel and Boar truck](http://columbusculinaryconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Double-trouble-at-Barrel-and-Boar-truck-300x251.jpg)
Double trouble at Barrel and Boar truck:
1. Bacon tasting trio: peanut butter bourbon, creole BBQ, and Sriracha maple glazed slices
2. Bacon Sundae: cheese grits layered with collards, bacon, and pulled pork
![Pork Belly Sliders from The Top Steakhouse](http://columbusculinaryconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Photo-Sep-25-7-28-48-PM-300x225.jpg)
Pork Belly Sliders, courtesy of The Top Steakhouse, topped with green apple slaw
![Bacon Pecan Pie from The Pearl](http://columbusculinaryconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Photo-Sep-25-7-49-10-PM-300x225.jpg)
Darkness=dessert from The Pearl, mini bacon pecan pie with a dollop of maple whipped cream
![Bacon Cheddar Popcorn from Pam's Market Popcorn](http://columbusculinaryconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Photo-Sep-25-7-52-07-PM-225x300.jpg)
For the road, Pam’s Market Popcorn, Bacon Cheddar variety
And there was so much more.
Miss this year’s extravaganza? Make sure you catch Ohio Bacon Fest next year. I promise, you won’t be disappointed by the offerings!
Keep Connected,
Caroline
Free admission was provided to this event for Columbus Culinary Connection. All opinions in this post are my own.