2026 Hot Dog Eating Contest Lottery (Includes Admission)
Thursday, October 8, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 300 Deacon Blvd.
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 300 Deacon Blvd., Winston Salem, NC
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2026 Hot Dog Eating Contest Lottery (Includes Admission) — Fairs & Festivals at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Winston Salem.
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.
Featuring: Carolina Classic Fair.
Please note: Lottery includes admission to the fair on Thursday October 8th
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