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