Baconpalooza!
Baconpalooza may just be part of the annual Kishwaukee Fest, set for July 20 through 28, 2013, in DeKalb County, Illinois, but for us Road Trips Foodies, it’s the most important part (aim for noon to 4 p.m. July 28 for the bacon).
“Baconpalooza: Swine & Wine Fest” features great local food creations and wines from Illinois plus vintage Corvettes. Local chefs promise bacon lasagna, bacon beer, bacon ice cream and more.
Oh sure: the week-long celebration has free concerts, a parade, cowboys, old car and new wines, too. Concerts feature county bands, big band, jazz and soul music. There’s ballroom dancing and Big Band music, a craft show and flea market. A “Wild West” rodeo and shoot out round out the schedule.