Baconfest turned 11 years old this year in Chicago raising more money than ever before. The UIC Dorin Forum packed in the hungry crowds on April 5 and 6 with bacon dishes from more than 150 chefs.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository stood outside the venue to accept donations and held a raffle on site. Over the years, 20,000 pounds of food has been donated and over $480,000 has been raised.