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West Virginia Hot Dog Festival

Coordinates: 38°25′20″N 82°26′36″W / 38.42222°N 82.44333°W / 38.42222; -82.44333
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West Virginia Hot Dog Festival
"Hot Dog Crossing" sign in Pullman Square, in 2018.
DateLast Saturday of July
VenuePullman Square
LocationHuntington, West Virginia
Coordinates38°25′20″N 82°26′36″W / 38.42222°N 82.44333°W / 38.42222; -82.44333
TypeHot Dog Festival
ThemeHot Dog
CauseHoops Family Children’s Hospital
Participants12,000 (2024)[1]
WebsiteOfficial website

The West Virginia Hot Dog Festival is an annual hot dog festival to celebrate the unique variations of local/regional hot dogs, held in Huntington, West Virginia.

History

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The first West Virginia Hot Dog Festival was held on July 30, 2005. This first event, founded by John Mandt Jr owner of Stewarts Original Hot Dogs, brought in $8,000 for the Hoops Family Children's Hospital.[2] As of 2024, the festival has raised over $250,000 for its cause.[3]

The West Virginia Hot Dog

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The West Virginia Hot Dog consists of chili sauce, made from ground beef, tomatoes and peppers, chopped onion, coleslaw and yellow mustard.[4][5][6]

Events

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The West Virginia Hot Dog Festival hosts an array of events including:[7][8]

  • Car shows
  • Dog costume contest
  • Hot Dog sauce/chili contest
  • Hot Dog eating competition
  • Root Beer drinking competition
  • Weiner dog races

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Hot Dog Festival brings in around 12000 guests". Herald Dispatch. July 29, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "West Virginia Hot Dog Festival - History/Pictures". West Virginia Hot Dog Festival. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  3. ^ Schulz, Chris (July 22, 2024). "Huntington Hot Dog Festival Celebrates 20 Years". West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  4. ^ Lundy, Ronni (March 12, 2015)."The Art of Bun, Chili + Slaw, West Virginia Style" Archived August 15, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, The Local Palate. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  5. ^ "Earl Ray Tomblin and the WV Hot Dog Hubbub" Archived September 14, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, WVPubcast.org via Storify. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  6. ^ Krall, Hawk (October 26, 2012). "Take a Hot Dog Tour of West Virginia" Archived October 26, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, Serious Eats. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  7. ^ Fletcher, Josie (July 28, 2023). "Gas Tank Getaway - West Virginia Hot Dog Festival". WSAZ. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  8. ^ Kirk, Sam (May 22, 2024). "West Virginia holding contest to find state's best hot dog sauce recipe". WBOY. Retrieved September 7, 2024.