Saturday’s Bacon and Beer Classic paired two modern favorites: micro brews, a Seattle staple, and the cultural phenomenon that is bacon. The event, held at Safeco Field, brought together nearly a hundred restaurants and breweries who served beer and bacon-inspired dishes to thousands of brew and bacon fans.
With the purchase of a ticket, attendees were provided with a small sample-sized ceramic mug (molded into the likeness of a red Solo cup), which bore the Beer and Bacon Classic’s logo. The event was all-inclusive, and attendees were given punch cards that entitled them to 25 beer samples and 25 food samples. However, lines were generally long enough that it would have been a challenge to fill out the entire card. A VIP pass, available at extra cost, allowed attendees to skip the lines entirely.
Activities were provided for guests, including but not limited to jumbo-sized jenga, frisbee can-jam, and bean-bag toss. In addition, the event boasted live music performances from Campfire OK, Hey Marseilles, and Beatles tribute band Creme Tangerine. With the sun shining overhead, the event had the feel of Seattle’s biggest barbecue.
View the slideshow of the event’s many offerings here.
An attendee holds up the red ceramic cup given out to attendees of Saturday’s Bacon and Beer Classic at Safeco Field.
Red ceramic cups emblazoned with the Bacon and Beer Classic logo were handed out to attendees – not all of them survived the afternoon.
Pyramid Brewery’s biscuits with strawberry bacon jam and goat cheese icing.
Dozens of vendors gave out samples of beer and food for attendees of Saturday’s Beer and Bacon Classic.
Brats cook on a flat top at Skillet’s booth. Skillet served brats with bacon jam and onions caramelized with Guinness Stout.
The Beer and Bacon Classic featured a wide array of activities for attendees.
The Beer and Bacon Classic featured a wide array of activities for attendees.
Hey Marseilles performs at Saturday’s Beer and Bacon Classic.
Attendees watch Hey Marseilles perform at Saturday’s Beer and Bacon Classic.
Palisade’s bacon marmalade and pimento cheese served on pretzel flatbread.
Attendees pose for a picture in front of a hanging pig carcass.
Seattle’s Rain Makers ultimate frisbee team set up a game of ‘can jam’ for attendees.
The Beer and Bacon Classic featured a wide array of activities for attendees.
Dozens of vendors gave out samples of beer and food for attendees of Saturday’s Beer and Bacon Classic.
Ben Molinari dons a J&D’s bacon suit.
Hey Marseilles performs at Saturday’s Beer and Bacon Classic.
Attendees watch Hey Marseilles perform at Saturday’s Beer and Bacon Classic.
Sam’s Tavern served samples of their famous slider bloody mary.
Morsel’s stand served up buttermilk biscuits with bacon jam and chives.
Morsel’s stand served up buttermilk biscuits with bacon jam and chives.
The Beer and Bacon Classic featured a wide array of activities for attendees.
Many breweries participated in Saturday’s Beer and Bacon Classic, offering samples to attendees.
The Hard Rock Cafe booth featured shakes made with Ben and Jerry’s vanilla ice cream, creme de cacao, salted caramel, and guinness stout.
Veraci Pizza served a baked potato pizza with Yukon gold potatoes, bacon, and chives.
The Melting Pot served bacon strips with a chocolate sauce.
A red ceramic cup emblazoned with the Bacon and Beer Classic’s logo is filled at Sierra Nevada’s booth.
Alyse Hayashi, left, and Meagan Rosson, right, pose at a photobooth at the Bacon and Beer Classic.
Eliza Jordan, student at Seattle U, holds up a pretzel necklace she made at the Bacon and Beer Classic.
Chef Oscar Garcia holds up a braised pork belly and pineapple served with peanut sauce.
