Since 2014, the Bacon Bash has raised over $228,000 thanks to sponsors and guests like you. All proceeds go back to the community through grants and service projects.

Kick off your summer with the tastiest event of the season! The Rotary Club of Warwick at City Center welcomes you to our signature annual charity event hosted at the Virginia Living Museum. 

Enjoy bacon-themed dishes from favorite area restaurants and food trucks, along with live music, a signature bourbon cocktail battle, and local craft beer and cider. Vote for your favorites to decide the annual “People’s Choice Award.” 

Get your tickets today! $65 in advance, $75 at the door. This event is 21-and-up.

What To Expect

Restaurants

Enjoy bacon-themed bites from local restaurants competing to win your vote.

LibATIONS

Raise a glass with VA craft beer and cider. Sample signature bourbon cocktails. Wine and non-alcoholic options served too.

Live music 

Get down with live music from local favorites.

Community

Have a great time for a good cause! Event proceeds support grants and service projects benefitting the community.

 

2025 restaurants

 


GOLD SPONSORS

Deibler CPA

 

 

 

Bob & Rebecca Kleinhample

 


SILVER SPONSORS

 

 

 

 

 

warwick mechanical group

Kenny Janes

 

Kevin O’Connell


BRONZE SPONSORS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ella & Kim ABNEY

 

Davetta & Bill Rinehart

 

Anne & Tom Wozniak

 

2024 Event Photo Credits: Donald James Photography, LLC (smugmug.com)

See You There

Virginia Living Museum

524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601