9th Annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival

From 9th Annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival Website:

Recognized as the worlds premier bacon festival, the much talked about Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival takes place annually in Des Moines, IA. Organized and promoted by the Iowa Bacon Board, the festival offers food, fun, and most importantly international bacon fellowship. Bacon-enthusiasts from around the world gather for one day of extensive bacon sampling, bacon lectures, bacon-inspired dishes, bacon competitions, an annual bacon queen contest, bacon awards and live entertainment.

Every year, the festival announces a wacky theme for attendees, restaurants and sponsors to embrace. From Baconmania VIIIs wrestling vibe to Viva Las Bacons tribute to old Vegas, everyone gets a little goofy to take part in the bacon madness. This year, it's time to put a Richard Simmons video in your VCR and get into better shape with "Body by Bacon - Sweatin' to the Sizzle!"