14th annual Baconfest MKE returns to Potawatomi Casino Hotel with sold-out, timed-entry sessions

Event set for March 1, 2026, with two tasting windows and VIP options

The 14th annual Baconfest MKE is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee. Organizers structured this year’s event around timed entry, dividing attendance into two main tasting sessions with separate VIP and general-admission windows.

The event’s ticketing page lists four entry types: VIP first session (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), first session general admission (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), VIP second session (1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.), and second session general admission (2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.). The same page states that all sessions for the 2026 event are sold out, with capacity limited to improve crowd flow.

What admission includes, and what it does not

For 2026, the event lists a limited-edition shot glass as part of admission packages. VIP tickets include additional items and offers, including a general-admission ticket to Summerfest 2026, casino rewards play, and beer coins redeemable at Old German Beer Hall. A separate add-on option is offered for a limited-edition Baconfest MKE pint glass; the add-on is listed as not including event admission and requires a separate entry ticket.

Organizers also note that bacon cannot be taken onto the casino floor, requiring attendees to consume food within event areas before entering gaming spaces.

Food lineup emphasizes both savory and sweet bacon-based items

A preview list of featured items for 2026 includes dishes spanning desserts, appetizers, and entrees, such as a cornbread cookie BLT, maple bacon porter, maple bacon bourbon cinnamon roll, whipped brie with bacon jam crostini, beef cheek with bacon jam Wellington, bacon biscuits and gravy, and bacon-wrapped jalapeños. The event also lists products such as bacon olive oil, bourbon bacon sausage, pork belly bites, and bacon cheddar bread.

• Two timed tasting sessions with staggered entry
• VIP packages tied to limited-edition items and bundled offers
• Separate merchandise add-ons that do not include admission

Logistics: parking, age policy, and shuttle details

Event information lists free parking in a structure next to Potawatomi Casino Hotel. The stated age policy allows people under 21 to attend when accompanied by a parent; children over age 2 require a full-price ticket.

An official shuttle is also listed for the day of the event, with rides offered from Paulie’s Pub & Eatery starting at 10 a.m. The shuttle listing includes a two-drink minimum and indicates it is for those 21 and older.

Baconfest MKE 2026 is scheduled for March 1, 2026, and is listed as sold out across all timed-entry sessions.