Surprise, bacon is a hit Steve Barne, Times Union By Steve Barnes Updated 3:32 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2012
HUDSON - Organizers were surprised by the higher-than-expected turnout for Bacon Fest NY.
But what did they expect? It's bacon.
The organizers of the first Bacon Fest, held Sunday in Hudson, sent out a statement Tuesday to address reactions and criticisms largely centering on the fact that attendance, triple what they had projected, resulted in most bacon products being sold out by noon, with six hours remaining in the festival.
"Our initial estimate on attendance, ranged between 500 – 1,000 people. It was our intention to give the best day possible — for everyone — and as the bacon ran out, and the food lines stacked up, we did the only thing we could and opened the gates for free. In actuality, about 3,000 people attended Bacon Fest NY 2012; only 2,000 of which paid admission."
Don't tell Captain of the food police, Michelle Obama... She'll put an end to it.
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