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Vernon is Prepping for Bacon City, USA festivities
Volunteers were out in force last weekend to touch up the city’s two block long bacon strip ahead of the Bacon City, USA, festivities scheduled for Oct. 19, in downtown Vernon. This year marks the third annual Bacon City, USA Festival, which will take place on Saturday, October 19, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.…
Read MoreBacon City USA Festival set to sizzle on Saturday
The second annual Bacon City USA Festival will take over downtown Vernon Saturday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Live entertainment will be presented from 11 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on the Wright Pavilion Stage. Performers will include Southern Weather, The Flynns, Blaine Gillespie Band, Already Goners and The Bourbon Prophets. The Festival…
Read MoreBacon City mayor proclaims love for Wright bacon
Tyson Foods celebrated the 100th anniversary of Wright Brand bacon Friday here in Vernon. For a day Vernon became “Bacon City.” Since a city with a new name needs a new mayor, Tyson Foods held a nation-wide competition for that position. Entrants were encouraged to submit a one-minute video of themselves explaining why they should…
Read MoreContestants sought for Bacon City USA Food Truck Competition on September 16
The City of Vernon will host the Bacon City USA Food Truck Competition on September 16, 2022, featuring Wright Brand Bacon. The Tourism Department and Wright Brand Bacon will review all food vendor applications. Below are factors that are considered for selection: •Quality & type of food, price points & special bacon dish description —…
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