{"id":351358,"date":"2024-07-30T19:46:29","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T09:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=351358"},"modified":"2024-09-09T18:38:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T08:38:05","slug":"kingaroys-xfactor-is-bacon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2024\/07\/30\/kingaroys-xfactor-is-bacon\/","title":{"rendered":"Kingaroy’s XFactor Is Bacon"},"content":{"rendered":"
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XFactor Aesthetics’ Emma Coupe and her mum Kylie Kefford celebrate their win in the KCCI BaconFest window competition (Photo: KCCI)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

July 30, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Health and beauty salon XFactor Aesthetics has taken out the top prize in this year’s Kingaroy BaconFest window competition.<\/p>\n

The theme for the competition –\u00a0 organised by the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry – was “It’s Bacon Country”.<\/p>\n

Eighteen business and organisations took part.<\/p>\n

XFactor Aesthetics, in Markwell Street, called their entry “Piggy In The Country”, and featured windows which were hand-painted by Emma Coupe.<\/p>\n

Runner-up was employment support service, Yourtown Kingaroy, in Alford Street.<\/p>\n

KCCI president Damien Martoo said the independent judges had a very difficult task ranking entries from both small businesses and large organisations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“But they ultimately awarded the first prize to XFactor Aesthetics,” Damien said. “Their display featured a little pig touring through South Burnett Bacon Country, visiting local sights and capturing the festive spirit.”<\/p>\n

Damien said Yourtown’s effort, crafted by participants and staff, included a playful touch with an inflatable pig suit.<\/p>\n

Putting the displays together was a useful team-building exercise after-hours for some of the businesses which entered the competition.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The effort put into the displays this year was truly commendable,” Damien said.<\/p>\n

“If it were up to me, everyone would win.<\/p>\n

“The competition provided a fun and engaging way for local businesses to celebrate BaconFest (August 16-18) while attracting attention to their stores.<\/p>\n

“We encourage everyone to come and check out the amazing displays throughout the CBD and show your support for all local businesses.”<\/p>\n