What’s on in South Burnett this weekend: BaconFest, Scots in the Bush and more
The widely-anticipated BaconFest is making a massive comeback this weekend with a festival program jam-packed with a huge variety of events and entertainment. Get your full guide to the event and what’s on this weekend here:
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Bacon lovers can rejoice as sizzling three-day festival BaconFest is back in full force this weekend, finally bringing the region’s foodies something to drool over after a two-year hiatus under Covid.
There’s an event to appeal to all tastes across the South Burnett this weekend, with plenty of other live entertainment and sports lined up to keep residents and visitors alike on the go.
Check out our full list of what’s on this weekend as well as all the action that’s available while at BaconFest:
BaconFest
The highly-anticipated three-day food festival is back in action this year and will include entertainment for the entire family to enjoy.
BaconFest 2022 has a jam-packed program that includes exciting events such as the bacon eating and smoke-off competitions, live music, cooking demos with celebrity chefs Matt Golinski and Miguel Maestre, beer and wine gardens, artisan markets and more.
Lovers of bacon will also be treated to a range of delicious options like bacon ice cream, bacon fries and more.
WHERE: 41-45 Glendon St, Kingaroy
WHEN: Friday to Sunday
COST: General admission (adult) $6, 2-day admission (adult) $10, concession $3, 2-day concession $4, children under 5 free, family pass (2 general admission, 2 children) $15, 2-day family pass (2 general admission, 2 children) $25
Events not to miss while at BaconFest include:
Rasher’s Race – BaconFest
The Rasher’s Race is a running and cycling event that kickstarts the weekend and allows guests to participate in some friendly competition.
Whether you partake in the 4km or 10km walk, run or ride, you will have the opportunity to discover the South Burnett region along Queensland’s longest-sealed rail trail.
Guests are encouraged to wear their best piggy outfit as prizes are being given out for best dressed.
WHERE: Start at the corner of Bunya Highway and King St, Kingaroy
WHEN: Saturday, 8am to 10am
COST: Free for festival attendees
Bacon Chomp Comp – BaconFest
BaconFest is looking to crown their sizzling chomp comp champion in this year’s bacon-eating competition.
Two competition heats will be held in which bacon lovers will eat 200g of bacon with their hands tied behind their back as quickly as possible, with the heat winners to then face off in the finals.
The competition winner will take home a year’s supply of bacon.
WHERE: Kingaroy Town Hall on Glendon St, Kingaroy
WHEN: Saturday, 10:15am and 2pm
COST: Free for festival attendees
Little Piggies – BaconFest
Little Piggies is entertainment for kids aged 12 and under while at BaconFest, located next to the food court so parents can be close by while kids are occupied with the play equipment.
The Australian Breastfeeding Society has provided a private space at Little Piggies for guardians to change nappies and take their kids to the toilet.
WHERE: Glendon St at Kingaroy Town Hall
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
COST: Free for festival attendees
Beard of BaconFest
Event organisers launched the ‘Beard of BaconFest’ in 2020 as part of their online festival, and the quirky addition is now a regular part of the program.
The tradition continues this year as those with beards to boast about are being asked to jump on the stage and take part in the Beard of BaconFest competition.
Nominees will be judged on personality, presentation and beard.
WHERE: Glendon St at Kingaroy Town Hall
WHEN: Saturday
COST: Free for festival attendees
Pin-Up Pageant – BaconFest
Guests at BaconFest can check out the pin-up pageant competition, which will see ten finalists battle it out on stage for the crown.
Bettie Butcher from Pin-ups of Australia will be hosting the event, which is open to anyone with a festival entry ticket.
WHERE: Glendon St at Kingaroy Town Hall
WHEN: Saturday 1pm to 2pm
COST: Free for festival attendees
Live Music at Commercial Hotel, BaconFest
There is a long list of artists to choose from when it comes to live music at Bacon Fest this year.
As part of the weekend-long festival, patrons will be treated to Mikey Edwards, DJ Serendipity and Remedy Live all at the Commercial Hotel.
WHERE: 167 Haly St at the Commercial Hotel
WHEN: Friday 4pm to 8:30pm
COST: Entry is free
If BaconFest isn’t enough to keep you entertained this weekend, these are the other events the South Burnett has to offer:
Scots in the Bush
The music event that celebrates Celtic culture will brings bagpipes, drums and kilts to the bush for five days.
There’s a long list of musical performances including room for walk-up performers during the festival, along with bar, meals and stalls available throughout the event.
WHERE: 8262 Mundubbera Durong Rd, Boondooma
WHEN: Wednesday to Sunday
COST: 3-day Friday ticket $75, children under 15 FREE
Skate Date
Nanango Skating Rink is hosting a ‘skate date’ and inviting residents to tie up their rollerskates and hit the rink while enjoying the fresh air.
All participants must bring their own skates to take part.
WHERE: Fisher Street, Kingaroy
WHEN: Sunday, 3pm
Aussie Angus Brangus Bull Sale
There are 40 Angus and Brangus Bulls on sale at the inaugural bull sale which gives residents the opportunity to purchase one of the sought-after bulls.
Contact info@aussiell.com.au for more information on purchasing.
WHERE: D’Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia Saleyards
WHEN: Saturday, 11am
Originally published as What’s on in South Burnett this weekend: BaconFest, Scots in the Bush and more
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