20 downtown locations will pair craft beer samples with bacon-inspired bites during one of Downtown Racine’s most popular fall events
Beer and bacon are back in Downtown Racine. The Downtown Racine Corporation will host its 7th Annual Beer & Bacon Walk on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1–6 p.m., bringing together 20 downtown businesses for an afternoon of craft beer, creative bacon-inspired food and exploration throughout Downtown Racine.
The Beer & Bacon Walk invites participants to stroll through Racine’s historic and vibrant downtown while visiting 20 participating locations. At each stop, attendees will receive a 3 oz. craft beer sample paired with a bacon-inspired bite created specifically for the event.
From bacon burnt ends and bacon & beer cheese soup to maple bacon apple butter loaf and bacon-wrapped chicken, this year’s menu offers a wide variety of savory and sweet creations.
Participating locations and food pairings include:
Blue Rock: BBQ bacon meatballs
Busias XOXO: Candied Bacon Me Blush (brown sugar candied bacon salted caramel cookie)
Dimple’s Imports: Grilled rumaki
Gold Diamond and Design: TBD
Harborspot: Mini cheeseburger with bacon jam
Ivanhoe: Chocolate covered bacon
Joey’s Yardarm: Bacon and chive tater kegs served with bacon cheddar sauce
Lakeview Pharmacy: Bacon jam crostini with mascarpone
Marci’s on Main: Bacon & cheddar cornbread bites with hot honey
New Cafe: Applewood bacon-wrapped chicken with chile de árbol orange glaze
Pepi’s: TBD
Plumb Silver: Bacon & beer cheese soup
Pub on Wisconsin: TBD
Realty One Group Boardwalk: Maple bacon apple butter loaf slice
Red Onion Cafe: Bacon maple & bourbon brussel sprouts with smoked kielbasa
Reefpoint Brew House: Bacon burnt ends
Revelyn Soul: Hot bacon cheddar ranch dip served with pretzel
RG Natural Babies: Creamy bacon & dill pickle dip with kettle chips
Salute: Bacon stuffed mushrooms
Toad Hall: TBD
General Admission – $40
General admission includes admission to the event, 20 3 oz. craft beer samples, 20 bacon-inspired food samples, a 16 oz. commemorative pint glass and one full 16 oz. craft beer of the participant’s choice.
VIP Experience – $70
For those looking to take their Beer & Bacon Walk experience up a notch, a limited VIP ticket includes everything offered with general admission, plus:
- A $15 gift card to Harborspot or Reefpoint Brew House, valid through Dec. 7
- A bacon-infused Bloody Mary with a slice of bacon at Marci’s on Main, which opens at 11 a.m.
- Candied Bacon Sriracha Popcorn from Sugar Shack
- One additional full-size 16 oz. craft beer
- An exclusive VIP swag bag valued at more than $75
- Entry into the VIP raffle
Tickets are $40 for general admission and VIP experience. Tickets are expected to sell quickly, and advance purchase is strongly encouraged.
Tickets are available at: Racinedowntown.com or call 262-634-6002 to avoid the online surcharge.
Attendees are encouraged to make a day of their visit by exploring Downtown Racine’s locally owned shops, restaurants, bars and other businesses before, during and after the walk.
Convenient parking is available on the street or at the Lake Avenue Ramp, 300 Lake Avenue; Civic Centre Ramp, 501 Lake Avenue; and Shoop Ramp at State and Main streets for just $4 all day.
For questions about the Beer & Bacon Walk, contact Downtown Racine Corporation at events@racinedowntown.com.
About Downtown Racine Corporation
Downtown Racine Corporation is dedicated to fostering the economic and social vitality of Downtown Racine through business development, marketing, events and community partnerships that make downtown a vibrant destination for residents and visitors.