2026 Hot Dog Eating Contest Lottery (Includes Admission)

2026 Hot Dog Eating Contest Lottery (Includes Admission), with Carolina Classic Fair at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds in Winston Salem, NC on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Category: Miscellaneous · Fairs & Festivals. 3rd Annual Carolina Classic Fair Hot Dog Eating Contest Registration There will be 15 total contestants selected to compete. The Fair and its agencies reserve the right to offer spots to contestants outside of the lottery process. Contestant must pay $25 lottery to be eligible for registration. The lottery includes admission to the fair. Deadline to enter is October 6 at 10 p.m. Selected participants will be selected at random and notified via email on October 7 The winner will receive $250 and a trophy. Lottery includes admission to the fair on Thursday October 8th 🎟️ Tickets & details: https://www.ticketmaster.com/2026-hot-dog-eating-contest-lottery-winston-salem-north-carolina-10-08-2026/event/2D006512AAC2A8F9 NearbyGrid lists this public event for discovery only, we do not host, organize, or sell tickets for it. Tickets and full details (including any changes to date, time, lineup, or price) are on the official listing. Always confirm there before you go.