Beer, Bacon, & Beyond 2026
Beer, Bacon, & Beyond is returning for another year of barbecue-filled fun!
Located in Long Beach, Mississippi, this culinary festival is one of the most exciting food events in the Gulf Coast. The Beer, Bacon, & Beyond festival combines cocktails, craft beer, barbecue, bacon, burgers, and chocolate with samples from local restaurants and cooking competitions.
This two-night festival, hosted by Mississippi Heroes, will take place on March 13 and 14 this year.
Bacon & Beyond
Attendees can expect a culinary journey, with vendors serving specialty burgers and bacon, and even a chili cook-off! There will also be over 60 brewery flavors, in addition to craft cocktails and other special beverages. Mississippi Heroes will award prizes for Best Brew, Best Home Brew, Best Cocktail, Best Chocolate, and Best in Show. Mississippi Heroes will also award a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships for the categories of Best Bacon, Best Barbecue, and Best Burger!
Live Entertainment
Alongside these amazing food and drink options, there will be live music! On Friday night, Mike Halat & The Starz Live Band will perform. Saturday night, Almost Skynard will play, followed by The Ghosts of Gamblers. These bands will be a great addition to the festival, because we all know nothing goes better with a beer than live music.
Barbecue that Gives Back
Beer, Bacon, & Beyond is hosted by Mississippi Heroes, which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build more accessible spaces for disabled individuals. They do this by building ramps and by donating to those impacted by these issues, such as veterans, first responders, and senior citizens. Last year alone, Mississippi Heroes built over 45 ramps and reinvested almost $100,000 back into the local community. Their goal is to double that number this year. "Beer, Bacon, & Beyond isn't just a food festival—it's a mission," Katherine Sutton, the founder of Mississippi Heroes, said in a press release.
Tickets and More
The festival will be from 7 to 10 p.m., with VIP admission gaining early access at 6 p.m. VIP tickets include an official glass tasting cup and more exclusive merchandise. General admission three-day tickets start at $175, and VIP three-day tickets start at $300. There are also single-day passes available. The festival has sold out for six consecutive years, so make sure to get your tickets now!
For more information on tickets, sponsorship opportunities, competition entries, and volunteering visit GCBeerBaconFest.com.
