The BaconFest King and Queen were selected at a contest held at St Joseph Harley Davidson on Saturday, September 20 during St Joe Harley’s Big Whole Hog Roast and Party.
John Marshoff of St. Joseph will be this year’s BaconFest King. His talent involved juggling oranges and his costume consisted of a big mask, crown and cape. In addition he hand painted his body white with body paint and then airbrushed pink on himself to make him look like a pink pig.
Chastity McCourt of St. Joseph has won BaconFest Queen. Her talent involved singing a parody song called “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Pig.” She dressed in pink and black with with a face mask and a crown.
The Coronation Ceremony will take place at BaconFest St Joe, MO on Saturday, September 27.
Thanks to the Celebrity judges for helping with the contest. They included: Kraig Keesman, owner Windy Wine Company, Heather Shumake, St Joe Roller Derby, Chad Smith, Lead Singer of Echo (local cover band).
The winners received the following awards:
BaconFest King won 2 – P.I.G. Tickets to BaconFest, $100 Gift Card to Apple Market, $50 Gift Card to Buffalo Wild Wings, $50 Gift Card to St Joe Harley Davidson.
BaconFest Queen won, 2 – P.I.G. Tickets to BaconFest, $100 Gift Card to Apple Market, $50 Gift Card to Olive Garden, $50 Gift Card to St Joe Harley Davidson.
BaconFest will take place Saturday, September 27 at the Civic Arena from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets are available at all Apple Market locations, Merz Farm Equipment in Falls City, Student Body in Maryville, The Atichson Chamber of Commerce and online at BigDealsStJoseph. Tickets are $25 each or 4 or more at a group rate.