The wait is almost over as the 13th Annual Indiana Bacon Festival, presented by Indiana Packers Corporation, returns to Delphi on Saturday, August 22.
The annual celebration promises a full day of bacon-inspired food, live music, family activities and plenty of entertainment for visitors of all ages.
The Big Bacon Stage will feature live music throughout the afternoon and evening, with performances beginning at 3 p.m. The lineup includes:
- The Blue Sky Band — 3 p.m.
- Bay Simpson & The Outlaw Apostles — 4:30 p.m.
- American English: Beatles Tribute Band — 7:30 p.m.
- David Lee Murphy — 9 p.m.
This year’s headliner, David Lee Murphy, is known for country hits including “Dust On The Bottle” and “Party Crowd,” as well as his songwriting work for artists including Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley and Brooks & Dunn.
Beyond the music, festival-goers can enjoy a variety of bacon-themed food creations from local vendors, along with the popular Barbecue Cookoff and the legendary Bacon Eating Contest.
Families can head to the IFCU Family Zone, presented by Industrial Federal Credit Union, where children can enjoy inflatables and other activities.
The festival will also feature a beer garden, with selections from Crasian Brewing, Teays River and other returning breweries and wineries.
The Indiana Bacon Festival’s combination of food, music and family entertainment has made it a popular annual summer event in Delphi.
The festival will take place Saturday, August 22, 2026, with the Big Bacon Stage running from 3 to 11 p.m.
For the latest festival information, vendor details and updates, visit IndianaBaconFestival.com.
