First Annual Father's Day Hot Dog Eating Competition
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Sunday, June 19, 2022, 4 pm
The Octopus Bar
Wallingford (Seattle)
This is an in-person event
$20
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The following description comes from the event organizer.
“Dad, I just wanted to say FRANKS for being there.Your jokes are the WURST but you’re a real WEINER and I RELISH our time together. So let’s MEAT and KETCHUP June 19th at The Octopus Bar for a Father’s Day Hot Dog Eating Competition!" - Your kid
That’s right, June 19th we come together on Father’s Day to raise money in honor of Juneteenth by eating as many dogs as possible!
Anyone can sign up! Competitors will have 10 minutes to consume with the chance of taking home a brand new portable grill and other prizes!
The Octopus Bar pledges $5 per hotdog consumed with a minimum pledge of at least $500!
This year’s proceeds will be going to United Way Black Community Building Collective; an organization made up of 15 non-profits with a goal to support equitable recovery and the long-term viability of King County’s Black community.
CONTEST RULES
Start Time 4PM
• $20 entrance fee gets you a contest spot and complimentary lanyard and waterbottle.
• Each contestant will have 10 minutes to devour as many hotdogs as possible
• One hot dog is considered a hot dog and bun in entirety, partials will not be counted, “Don’t want none unless you got buns hun”
• Food may be dunked in water for no longer than 5 seconds
• Each contestant will be provided a water bucket, ketchup, mustard, and napkins
• No utensils allowed
• Don’t have to be a 'Dad' to participate
• Any puking is an automatic disqualification
And the winner is.....!!!
1st place: Take home a portable grill, and The Octopus Bar and/or The Salty Shack treats! Grill details: Char-Griller AKORN Jr. Portable Kamado Charcoal Grill***
2nd and 3rd place: Take home The Octopus Bar/Salty Shack goodies and gift cards!
*** PORTABLE CHARCOAL GRILL - Kamado style Portable Grill & Smoker perfect for both high heat grilling and low-and-slow cooking
BEST IN CLASS FEATURES - Insulated design with locking lid traps smoke, heat, and moisture like expensive ceramic kamados producing flavorful barbecue and allowing you to use less charcoal
HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION - Made from heavy-gauge powder coated Steel with thick Cast Iron cooking grates for maximum durability and heat retention
EASY TO USE & CLEAN - Control the heat levels with ease using the indexed adjustable dual dampers and thermometer, and quickly clean up after grilling using the removable Easy Dump Ash Pan