Baconfest

As Chicago is the hog butcher for the world, its annual celebration of all things bacon—with bites, cocktails and beer galore—is an unforgettable event. Plus, all the pork-based gluttony benefits the Greater Chicago Food Depository, so you can feel slightly better about pigging out for an entire afternoon. Choose from one of three sessions spread out across two days, where you'll find creations from the likes of Split-Rail, the Duck Inn, the Ruin Daily, Honey Butter Chicken and more local restaurants and chefs.