SEPT 26, 2026 | 5 - 8 PM | FIRST HORIZON PAVILION
Let’s get hog-wild as we bring together bacon-loving local restaurants and barrel-aged spirits from around the world to savor an evening of southern indulgence. Your Bacon & Barrel ticket includes unlimited samples of signature bacon-themed dishes and 12 whiskey samples, plus live music, fun photo opps, and more. Beer, wine, and full sized cocktails will be available for purchase at the bar. Go VIP for unlimited access! This event supports Chattanooga Market, so every sip counts.
This event is strictly 21+. Please travel responsibly and designate a driver.
Benefiting:
The Chattanooga Market is the region’s largest producer-only marketplace. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity, we were established to provide healthy, fresh produce, artisan foods, as well as locally-produced arts and craft wares to Chattanoogans and community visitors. We offer entrepreneurs who are hand-making, growing or otherwise creating their own goods a low-cost environment to start, grow and expand their business.
Tickets
All ticket purchases are non refundable
General Admission — $55
Includes 12 whiskey samples or mini cocktails, unlimited food sampling, fun photo ops and more!
All Inclusive Admission — $95
Enjoy the VIP experience! All inclusive admission includes unlimited whiskey sampling, unlimited food sampling, commemorative glassware, a dedicated line and VIP seating area
GO ALL IN
New this year! With your All-inclusive Ticket, you’ll get everything included in General Admission plus extra perks:
Unlimited whiskey sampling
Unlimited food sampling
Commemorative glassware
Dedicated line and VIP seating area
Who will win The Golden Hog?
You decide! Chattanooga’s best restaurants will be showing off their chops with signature dishes showcasing bacon & pork. Try them all and vote for your favorite. We’ll crown a champion at the end of the night.
2025 Golden Hog Champions, Ruby Sunshine, and their signature dish: White Chocolate Blueberry Bread Pudding with candied bacon bits.
BACON
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BACON ★
2026 Competitors Coming Soon. 2025 Competitors Included:
BARREL
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BARREL ★
2026 Distilleries Coming Soon. 2025 Distilleries Included:
PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
FAQs
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Your ticket includes unlimited tastings of signature bacon dishes and 12 whiskey samples. Wine, beer, and cocktails will be available for purchase at our cash bar. Proceeds benefit The Chattanooga Market, so every sip counts!
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This event is strictly 21+, so line up a babysitter and come on down. Sorry, pups (aside from service animals) aren’t allowed either.
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Tickets and 21+ ID are required to be admitted. Please drink responsibly and designate a driver. No guns or weapons of any kind will be permitted into the festival.
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All ticket sales are non-refundable, but they are transferrable
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