Fundraising Results
Thanks to the enthusiastic support of the community, the event raised over $34,000 to support local and international charities. Since its inception in 2014, Bacon Bash has generated more than $262,000 for organizations such as the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, Scouting America, Girl Scouts of America, Boys & Girls Clubs, THRIVE Peninsula, the Virginia Living Museum, and many other service projects focused on meeting needs in our local community.
As part of the festivities, ten restaurants competed in six culinary award categories, and four entered the cocktail competition. This year’s winners were:
Winners
- Best Presentation: Grey Goose — Bourbon BBQ Pork Belly with Bread & Butter Slaw
- Most Original: Kitchen 740 — Fried Pork Belly Puffs
- Most Oink: DD214 Smokehouse — BBQ Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends with Bourbon-Infused BBQ Sauce
- Most Savory: Bonefish Grill — Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Bacon Bourbon Jam and Fresh Orange Zest
- Judges’ Choice: Dough Haus — Maple & Bacon Donuts & Fritters
- People’s Choice – Restaurant: Sate’ – A New American Experience — Pork Belly Fried Rice with Duck Egg, Pineapple, and Sesame Seed
- People’s Choice – Cocktail: Cove Tavern — Bacon Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake Martini
Photo highlights
People’s Choice – Sate’ – A New American Experience
People’s Choice Cocktail – Cove Tavern
Judges’ Choice – Dough Haus
50/50 Winner
