Breckenridge Hogfest Bacon & Bourbon

Sponsored by Sazerac and Buffalo Trace

Bacon is the most loved food in the universe and the route to all things swine and divine.  Add in the quintessential American liquor, bourbon; mind blown. These indulgences come together for Breckenridge Hogfest – Bacon & Bourbon.

Meat connoisseurs will be able to taste their way through a spectrum of pork samples, premium whiskeys, single malt scotches and barrel-aged spirits while enjoying live music and mixology below Peak Nine.  We want to speak to palates of all distinctions and our golden rule will be to feature the best of the best to the brownest of the brown.

Looking for the ultimate experience this weekend? This year, exclusively in our VIP area, we are featuring both Pappy Van Winkle and William Larue bourbon tastings (along with a food buffet)! This opportunity is available with the All Access and VIP Passes.

Katy O’Donnell – Buffalo Trace Distillery

Pairing Dinner & VIP Bourbon Guide

A member of the Sazerac team since 2017, Katy joined the Buffalo Trace Distillery family as a veteran of the Los Angeles hospitality scene where she learned from the best and practiced her craft extensively. Her passion for heritage spirits and strong relationships with her community serve her well in creating engaging and educational beverage experiences. She enjoys sharing her excitement and building the Buffalo Trace brand.

A Massachusetts native and wicked awesome tap dancer, Katy earned her BFA in Musical Theater from The Hartt School and lived and worked in New York City as both actress and waitress before heading out west.

Katy will serve as the your guide for the Bourbon Pairing Dinner at Sauce on the Maggie on Friday night (part of the All Access Pass) and will be on hand for the VIP experience to answer questions and present the Sazerac Antique Collection.

2024 Event Ticket Options:

All Access - The Whole Hog! - All Weekend

HogFest Bacon & Bourbon VIP Experience - Saturday

Bacon n' Bourbon Grand Tasting - Saturday

Live Music – The John Truscelli Band

2:30-5:30pm, Saturday August, 26th – Main Street Station Main Stage

Specializing in Americana and Rock, John and crew have been a staple of Summit County, Colorado, for many years, playing close to 200 shows, festivals and functions each year. While they have become known for their unique and fun covers, John has also showcased his original music in film and television.

johntruscelliband.com

Live DJ NME

Local DJ NME will be playing up the stairs in the Village all afternoon!

Sazerac Distillery

Before there was a company, there was a drink. Antoine Peychaud, a Creole immigrant, operated a pharmacy on the French Quarter’s Royal Street in 1838. With his background as an apothecary, he was a natural mixologist. His friends would gather for late-night revelry at his pharmacy. Peychaud would mix brandy, absinthe and a dash of his secret bitters for his guests. Later this quaff would come to be known as the Sazerac.

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Ancient buffalo carved paths through the wilderness that led American pioneers and explorers to new frontiers. One such trail led to the banks of the Kentucky River where Buffalo Trace Distillery has been making bourbon whiskey the same way for more than 200 years. In tribute to the mighty buffalo and the rugged, independent spirit of the pioneers who followed them, we created our signature Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Current Notable Awards

• 2014 Distiller of the Year – International Wine & Spirits Competition
• 2015 Whiskey Brand Innovator of the Year – Whiskey Magazine
• 2016 Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition

FAQ:

Are kids allowed?

Are dogs allowed?

Do you offer group discounts?

Can I buy cocktails/beer/wine at the event without a ticket?

Do you offer a Military Discount?

Lodging

Discounted lodging is available through:

• Vail Resorts – Up to 20% off of the best rate at four different Vail Resorts lodging properties. Use code SBRHFS23 or book online here.

Video from Breckenridge Hogfest

Bacon, Bacon, Bacon

Most food festivals can be fun and memorable.  But what sets ours above others is that we care about animal welfare and the quality of bacon that YOU are consuming.  Believe it or not, this standard makes us bold in our industry.

Event Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors: Main Street Station Plaza, The Village at Breckenridge, Timberline Disposal, Vacasa, The Colorado Sun, Hyatt Residence Club, the Merchants of Main Street Station, Sauce on the Maggie, Quandary Tequila Bistro and All Events & Catering.

Pork Sponsors

Located in the Main Street Station and The Village, Breckenridge

505 South Main St., Breckenridge, CO 80424

Breckenridge Hogfest is a no pet event.

Breckenridge Parking Information

Town of Breckenridge parking information.

Help at Breckenridge Hogfest

Contact us for details on hourly shifts. All Hogfest workers receive a free Grand Tasting ticket to Strings, Ciders and Sours in September.

Positions include:

• Ticket sales / Registration
• VIP Check-in
• Supplier support
• TIPS Certified helpers needed!

Shifts run from 12:30-6pm on Saturday.

Rocky Mountain Events is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment. To request accommodation (e.g., American Sign Language Interpreters; Communication Access Realtime Translation, etc.). Contact us at least ten business days in advance.