PA Bacon Fest

Celebrate the 15th annual PA Bacon Fest events with 150+ vendors, 15+ musical acts, and two days of all things bacon at this festival made for food lovers. Voted ‘Best Festival’, Lehigh Valley Style ‘2022 Best of Lehigh Valley. In fact, Parade.com named it one of the country’s 5 Can’t-Miss Bacon Festivals and Fest300.com put it on the list of the top 300 festivals in the world! Jump to sections below to learn more about the festivities.

The event takes over downtown Easton, centralized in Centre Square and stretching out in spokes (from Northampton and Fourth Streets to the Free Bridge, from Spring Garden and North Third Streets to Ferry and South Third Streets, and from Ferry and South Third to South Second and back to Northampton Street).

Hours

Festival hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on November 7 & 8, 2026

The weekend offers a smokin’ music lineup — 30+ musical acts and five stages, jam-packed with performances. Hear bluegrass, classic rock, blues, country, and more. The 2026 lineup is TBA.

From bacon costume contests, mascot dashes, bacon cooking battles, the Racin' Bacon 5K, and a hog-calling contest, PA Bacon Fest entertains all weekend long. Stay tuned for the full lineup of 2026 activities!

• Bacon Costume Contest: (1:30-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, FREE, register on-site 15 minutes prior) Prizes will be given to best-dressed adult, kid and pup.
• Racin' Bacon 5K: The race begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, with an awards ceremony to follow at 10:15 a.m. Racers will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt (if registered by Oct. 24), bacon, and beer!

Now for the logistics. Because many downtown roads are closed for pedestrian-only access during PA Bacon Fest, it can be tricky to get around! Plan ahead and consider parking at one of these garages that are within walking distance to the festival grounds or at an off-site location (shuttles provided).

Shuttles

Ride the BACON Shuttle, which runs approximately every 15-45 minutes throughout the height of the festival. Cash only, $20/car, $100 per small shuttle bus, $200 per large bus. All riders will receive a colored wristband that matches their shuttle. When it’s time to board, look for the shuttle that matches your wristband color!

Shuttle Location #1: Braden Airpark (3800 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18040)

• Times: 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Shuttle Stop: Northampton & Fifth Streets

Shuttle Location #2 (cars only): Northampton County Courthouse (669 Washington St., Easton, PA 18042)

• Times: 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Shuttle Stop: Northampton & Fifth Streets

Note: There is limited handicapped accessible parking available in these lots on a first-come, first-served basis to vehicles displaying a state-issued handicapped plate or placard.

Shuttle Location #3: William Penn Park & Ride (Emrick Blvd., Easton, PA 18045)

• Times: Shuttle Service from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Festival Shuttle Stop: Northampton & Fifth Streets

Parking

• Larry Holmes Plaza Parking Lot off of Larry Holmes Drive ($30 per car, CASH ONLY)
• City of Easton Fourth Street Parking Garage, South Fourth Street, Easton, PA 18042 ($20 per car, CREDIT CARD ONLY)
• Social Security Administration lot – 134 S. 4th St. $20 per car – MUST use the Park Smarter app to pay, or follow the text-to-pay instructions on the parking lot signs.
• City of Easton Intermodal Parking Garage, South Third Street, Easton, PA 18042 ($20 per car, CREDIT CARD ONLY).

Please note: Garages are ADA accessible. Shuttle lots have limited accessible parking available on a first-come, first-served basis to vehicles displaying a state-issued handicapped plate or placard.

Ridesharing services are recommended, as nearby parking is limited.

• Northampton County Courthouse (669 Washington St., Easton, PA 18042)

Skip the traffic altogether and burn some calories by biking to PA Bacon Fest. The festival and many Easton businesses are bike-friendly. Here are some tips for cyclists:

• Artist-designed bike racks are available throughout Downtown Easton – remember to bring your own lock. Learn more.
• Downtown Easton is a 1/4-mile ride from the D&L Trail. Start your day at your favorite spot along the trail and stop at PA Bacon Fest to refuel with your favorite bacon snacks before heading back home. Check out the D&L’s Trip Planner to help plan your route. Please note: Once you leave the trail you’ll need to dismount, loop back on Route 611 West, then head north on Third Street to the festival grounds.
• Need some air? The Easton Public Market, 325 Northampton St., has an air pump out front near its bike rack. There’s also a bike repair station, with a bike wash coming soon. Inside you’ll find restrooms, a refillable water bottle station, and healthy snacks at the Highmark Farmstand.
• Visit Trek Bicycle Easton while you’re in town. They’ve got everything you’ll need for your trip back.

For the most up-to-date parking information, check out pabaconfest.com, and be sure to follow the festival on social media for live announcements (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). Once you arrive on the festival grounds, the footprint is walkable.