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
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
gordon gentry in honor of david peebles
Bob & Rebecca Kleinhample
William mulvihill
SILVER SPONSORS
Kenny Janes
Kevin O’Connell
jim & lynn probsdorfer
BRONZE SPONSORS
Ella & Kim ABNEY
David grose
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