8th Annual NH Bacon & Beer Festival

Date: June 1, 2024

Location: Merrimack, NH

Tickets Return on Sale April 7

The High Hopes Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of the 8th annual Bacon & Beer Festival to Merrimack, NH, on June 1, 2024! For 40 years, the High Hopes Foundation has been dedicated to providing life-enhancing experiences and medical equipment to terminally and chronically ill children in New Hampshire. The Bacon & Beer Festival serves as our primary fundraiser, celebrating the delicious indulgence of bacon paired with the endless possibilities of well-crafted brews.

Event Highlights:

• Largest Sampling Event: Indulge in over 200 samples of beer, bacon, and BBQ, making it the largest sampling event in New Hampshire.
• Live Music: Enjoy live music all day from The Slakas, a high-energy cover band based in Nashua. Their diverse repertoire covers classic and modern rock hits, ensuring a lively atmosphere for all attendees.
• BBQ Teams: Delight your taste buds with savory BBQ creations from a lineup of talented teams, including:
  • 16 Mesh BBQ
  • Babu Baker’s Handmade BBQ
  • BBQ Bandits
  • BBQ Brew Crew
  • Big Bobby’s Q
  • Bone Daddy’s BBQ
  • Canyon Riders
  • Cider Boys BBQ
  • Cyclone BBQ
  • El Jefe Smoke
  • Fatkids BBQ
  • Glazed & Infused NJ BBQ
  • Hatchback BBQ
  • Hog Wash BBQ
  • King Kong BBQ
  • Let It Smoke Barbecue
  • Live Q or Die
  • Philly Blind Pig BBQ
  • Pit Life BBQ
  • Ritchie Bros BBQ
  • SuWhee Q
  • Up 2 BBQ

Join us for a day filled with great brews, delicious bacon dishes, fantastic BBQ, and live music, all while supporting the High Hopes Foundation in making the dreams of New Hampshire children come alive!

More information https://www.nhbaconbeer.com/