The 2026 backyard bbq cook-off has been Cancelled
2026 Backyard BBQ Cook-Off Update
We’ve made the decision to cancel this year’s Indiana Bacon Festival Cook-Off due to lower-than-needed participation.
While we were hoping to bring the competition back in a big way this year, registration numbers simply weren’t where they needed to be to create the cook-off experience our contestants and festival guests have come to expect.
All registered cook-off contestants will be contacted directly, and full refunds will be arranged.
The Indiana Bacon Festival is still happening Saturday, August 22!
We can’t wait to welcome everyone for a full day of bacon, live music, vendors, family fun and everything else you love about the festival.
Thank you for understanding, and thank you to everyone who registered and supported the cook-off this year. We hope to see the competition return even bigger in the future!












