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    2026 Hot Dog Eating Contest Lottery at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds on Oct 8, 2026

    2026 Hot Dog Eating Contest Lottery

    Thursday, October 8, 2026
    07:00 PM
    Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
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    Across 5 listings on sale, general admission starts at $42.50 all-in.

    • General admission

      from $42.50

      Unreserved standing or lawn admission, first come first served.

      5 listings · General Admission

    Based on 5 verified listings on sale right now. Inventory and prices change constantly.

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    Looking to potentially compete in one of the year's most talked-about local events? The 2026 Hot Dog Eating Contest Lottery is where hopeful contestants can put their name forward for a chance to qualify for the main competition. This isn't the eating contest itself, but rather the crucial first step for anyone aiming to challenge for the title in the full eating competition. This lottery takes place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds in Winston-Salem, NC. It's a straightforward event for those interested in competitive eating, offering a clear path to participate in the full contest. Anyone with an ambition to compete in a high-profile local food challenge will want to be there.

    Event Details

    Date & Time

    Thursday, October 8, 2026

    07:00 PM

    Location

    Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, Winston-Salem, NC

    Teams

    Hot Dog Eating Contest

    Hot Dog Eating Contest

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    Event overview: Team: Hot Dog Eating Contest; Venue: Winston-Salem Fairgrounds; City: Winston-Salem, NC. When and where: Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026; Start time: 07:00 PM local, ET (Eastern Time); Address: Winston-Salem, NC. Ticket and seating guide: Cheapest seats right now: General Admission at $42.50 all-in per ticket; Listings on sale: 5 verified listings.

    Need to Knows for 2026 Hot Dog Eating Contest Lottery on Thursday, October 8, 2026Need to knows

    Event overview

    Team
    Hot Dog Eating Contest
    Venue
    Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
    City
    Winston-Salem, NC

    When and where

    Date
    Thursday, October 8, 2026
    Start time
    07:00 PM local, ET (Eastern Time)
    Address
    Winston-Salem, NC

    Ticket and seating guide

    Cheapest seats right now
    General Admission at $42.50 all-in per ticket
    Listings on sale
    5 verified listings

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    Ticket price historyIs this a good deal?

    At $57.50 all-in, this is the cheapest we have seen these tickets in the 12 days we have been tracking them (high of $59.06, average $57.63).

    Lowest we've tracked
    Today
    $57.50
    12-day low
    $57.50
    12-day high
    $59.06
    Average
    $57.63

    Prices are the cheapest all-in listing (ticket plus fees) recorded once per day. Resale prices move constantly, so live checkout pricing is always the final word.

    Organizer

    Winston-Salem Fairgrounds

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