COMPETITION OVERVIEW
JANUARY 9-9, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
The following competitions are automatic qualifiers for the 2024 Bacon World Championship:
United States Events
| Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Category Champion | US | |
| 2023 Top Ten (2nd- 10th place) | US | |
| 2018 - 2022 Category Champion | US | Feb 29, 2024 |
| 2023 Special Invitation | US | Feb 29, 2024 |
| 2012 - 2017 WFC Champion | US | Feb 29, 2024 |
| 2018 - 2022 WFC Champion | US | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Special Invitation - Ambassador Board | US | Feb 29, 2024 |
| IMG Special Invitation | US | Feb 29, 2024 |
| SCA: SCA Ancillary Golden Ticket Holder | Various Locations, US | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Taste of America - Top 5 | US | May 1, 2024 |
| Taste of America - 6 - 10 | US | May 1, 2024 |
| Taste of America - 11 - 15 | US | May 1, 2024 |
| Taste of America - 16 - 25 | US | May 1, 2024 |
| Coastal Tailgate Cook-off Challenge | US | Aug 24, 2024 |
| Founder's Invitation | US | |
| Marriott Masters of the Craft | Houston, US | |
| US Coast Guard | US | |
| USACAT | US | |
| Last Chance | US | |
| Southwest Chef Showdown at Barrett-Jackson | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Taste of the Fair - Indiana State Fair | Indianapolis, IN, US | Aug 2, 2024 |
| Taste of the Fair - Indiana State Fair | Indianapolis, IN, US | Aug 2, 2024 |
| Baby Got Brunch Festival | Indianapolis, IN, US | Aug 10, 2024 |
| Epicurean Indy | Indianapolis, IN, US | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Taste of the Gardens at Wellfield | Elkhart, IN, US | Aug 25, 2024 |
| Unltd Ventures/ Show Me Series - Missouri | Missouri, MO, US | |
| Titans of the Toque | St Peters, MO, US | Sep 26, 2024 |
| BACONFEST24 | Osage Beach, MO, US | Sep 7, 2024 |
| The Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon & BBQ Festival | Gulfport, MS, US | Mar 2, 2024 |
| Best of LI 2024 | Long Island, NY, US | May 30, 2024 |
| WFC: SmokeSlam | Memphis, TN, US | May 16, 2024 |
| Big Kahuna Wing Festival | Knoxville, TN, US | Sep 1, 2024 |
| Taste of Tennessee - Big Beef Showdown | Lebanon, TN, US | Aug 17, 2024 |
| The Truffle Masters | Houston, TX, US | Mar 4, 2024 |
| BaconFest MKE | Milwaukee, WI, US | Feb 25, 2024 |
| Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Taste of Canada | CA | Jun 6, 2024 |