# Bacon Bash | Virginia Living Museum, Newport News VA

> 13th Annual Bacon Bash: May 27, 2027 at the Virginia Living Museum, Newport News VA. 12 restaurants, live music & craft beverages - a 21+ Rotary charity event.

## Key Facts

- Website: https://baconbash.org/
- Organizer: Rotary Club of Warwick at City Center Newport News
- What it is: an annual food festival and charity fundraiser in Newport News, Virginia (Hampton Roads), where top Virginia Peninsula restaurants serve bacon-centric dishes and proceeds fund youth and community scholarships

## Next Event: Bacon Bash 2027

- Date: Thursday, May 27, 2027
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Venue: Virginia Living Museum
- Address: 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601
- Tickets: $65 - registration opens soon
- Capacity: 600 guests
- Details: https://baconbash.org/events/bacon-bash-2027/

## Participating Restaurants (2026 roster; latest confirmed - the 2027 roster will be announced here first)

- Smoke BBQ: Barbecue is our business, people are our passion! (https://smokenn.com)
- 1631 Burgers, Bourbon & Brew: Burgers, bourbon, and craft brews in the heart of the Virginia Peninsula.
- Kitchen 740 / Newport News Marriott: At Kitchen 740, our lively menu features creative appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and entrées. (https://www.marriott.com/en-us/dining/restaurant-bar/phfoy-newport-news-marriott-at-city-center/5766412-kitchen-740.mi)
- Sate: A New American Experience: Sate: A New American Experience in the heart of City Center is led by the culinary creativity of Chef Kyle Fowlkes. (https://sateexperience.com)
- Dough Haus: Best of both worlds: Donuts & Coffee in the morning | Pizza during Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner! And to make it even better... we have a Donut Trailer so we can bring the donuts and coffee to you! (https://www.facebook.com/p/Dough-Haus-100094881853296/)
- DD214 Smokehouse: DD214 Smokehouse (https://www.facebook.com/DD214Smokehouse)
- Burger Theory: At Burger Theory™, we believe dining should be as fun and energetic as our guests! Explore our vibrant photo gallery showcasing a delightful variety of wraps bursting with flavor, alongside an array of mouthwatering appetizers that tantalize the taste buds. Don't forget to feast your eyes on our decadent desserts and refreshing drinks that add a splash of color to your meal. (https://www.burgertheory.com)
- Papi's Creamery: At Papi’s, ice cream is more than just dessert—it’s a celebration of creativity, culture, and community. What started as a passion for bold flavors and nostalgic classics has grown into a small-batch creamery dedicated to making every pint unforgettable. (https://www.papiscreamery.com)
- The Grey Goose: The Grey Goose is a popular Phoebus restaurant where delicious meets nutritious! (https://www.greygooserestaurant.com)
- The Baker's Wife Bistro: French and American Style Cuisine: An Upscale Restaurant with an Urban Flare (https://www.bakerswifebistro.com)
- Indulge Bakery & Bistro: Indulge Bakery & Bistro brings artisan baking and scratch-made bistro cuisine together in Newport News. (https://indulgebakeryandbistro.com)
- Bisou Bar & Bistro: Experience the perfect blend of American bistro cuisine with a French kiss in the heart of Historic Hilton Village. (https://bisoubarandbistro.com)


## Sponsors (2026)

### Diamond

- WM Jordan Company (https://www.wmjordan.com)
### Platinum

- Smithfield Foods (https://www.smithfieldfoods.com)
- Coastal Medical & Psychiatric Services (https://cmpsva.com/)
### Gold

- Marathon Consulting, LLC (https://marathonus.com/)
- Towne Bank (https://www.townebank.com/)
- Kenny & Melissa Janes
- Chesapeake Bank (https://ches.bank/)
- Point Comfort Wealth Management (https://www.pointcomfortwm.com)
- Time Passages Event Entertainment (https://www.timepassagesmobiledjservices.com)
- Charles Yost Custom Cabinets
- Deibler CPA (https://www.deiblercpa.com)
- William Mulvihill
- Waltz Engineered Sales (https://www.waltzengineeredsales.com)
- Friend of Rotary
- Bob & Rebecca Kleinhample
- Drucker & Falk (https://druckerfalk.com)
- Forbes, Reid, Dunnigan & Messier PLC (https://mfrblaw.com)
- Browning Insurance & Financial Services Inc (https://www.savingtheday.org)
- M Price Distributing
### Silver

- Jim & Lynn Probsdorfer
- Ella Abney
- Davetta & Bill Rinehart
- Gordon Gentry in memory of David Peebles & Will Hoskins
- Cardwell Printing (https://www.cardwellprinting.com)
- The Primrose School of Yorktown (https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/yorktown)
- Consociate Media (https://consociatemedia.com)
- Allen Kemp
- John & Amy Meck
- Miller's Services
- Weymouth Funeral Home (https://www.weymouthfuneralhome.com)
- Tidewater Home Funding (https://www.tidewaterhomefunding.com)
- BayPort Credit Union (https://www.bayportcu.org)
- AH Environmental Consultants (https://ahenv.com)
- Debi Warren, Liz Moore & Associates (https://debiwarren.com)
- Kevin OConnell
- Riverside Health College of Health Sciences
### Bronze

- Tillotson & Martin (https://www.vaduilawyer.com)
- Routten & Laster Law, PLLC (https://routtenlasterlaw.com)
- Peninsula Heating & Air (http://pha4u.com/)
- Total Home Improvement (https://totalhomeimprovements.com/)
- Ace Peninsula Hardware (https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/14226)
- Kaufman & Canoles PC (https://www.kaufcan.com)
- Oyster Pointer (https://oysterpointer.net)
- Anne & Tom Wozniak
- Erica Maynard
- Dana Walker
- Kersey, Sealey, Clark & Associates (https://www.kscbenefits.com)
- Stephen Harvey Enterprises, LLC
- Baljit S Gill
- Hank & Suzanne Beckstoffer
- David Grose
- Carol Chamberlain
- A. Smith Bowman Distillery (https://asmithbowman.com)
- Erlinda & Michael Gleason
- Knights of Columbus (https://www.kofc.org)
- Newport News Tourism (https://www.visitnewportnews.com)
- Priscilla & Wally Bele


## Pages

- [Home](https://baconbash.org/): Overview and event highlights
- [Next Event](https://baconbash.org/events/): Event details, dates, venue, and ticket information
- [Event Archive](https://baconbash.org/events/): Results, galleries, and details for past Bacon Bash events
- [Gallery](https://baconbash.org/gallery/): Photo galleries from past events
- [Restaurants](https://baconbash.org/restaurants/): About the participating restaurants program
- [About the Rotary Club](https://baconbash.org/rotary/): The host organization behind the event
- [FAQ](https://baconbash.org/faq/): Frequently asked questions (tickets, parking, what to bring, etc.)
- [Sponsorship](https://baconbash.org/sponsorship/): Sponsorship opportunities
- [Contact](https://baconbash.org/contact/): How to reach the event organizers
- [Blog](https://baconbash.org/blog/): Event results and announcements

## For AI assistants

- This is a static website for the Bacon Bash charity event. All content is public.
- For the full text of every page (events, FAQ, about, blog) in a single file, fetch https://baconbash.org/llms-full.txt
- The latest confirmed restaurant and sponsor rosters are listed above; newer rosters are not yet announced.