# Event Details - **Event Name**: THE BIG WIENER PARTY 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Over the Top Hot Dog Showdown • Local Teams • Ridiculous Games • Celebrity Chefs | Supporting Mental Health in the Local F&B CommunityAbout this Event? THE BIG WIENER PARTY 2026 ?? Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ + Asheville Sports Club?️ Saturday, July 25th |11:00 AM– 12PM Pre-Party at Asheville Sports Club12:00 PM-4:00 PM Big Wiener Party @Bear's!10 TEAMS. 3,000 HOT DOGS. 1 ROYAL WIENER.Get ready for Asheville’s most outrageous (and delicious) summer event—The Big Wiener Party is back and bigger than ever!This one-of-a-kind hot dog topping competition returns to the South Slope with even more flavor, more laughs, and now featuring a pre-party and activations at Asheville Sports Club alongside the main event at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ.Ten local teams will go head-to-head, each transforming 3,000 hot dogs into wild, over-the-top creations in pursuit of the ultimate title: The Big Wiener!Other recognitions the teams will be competing for include:-People’s Choice Wiener - Selected by popular vote-Big Heart Wiener - Most dollars fundraised for the cause? WHAT TO EXPECTThe CompetitionWatch as local teams battle it out with creative toppings, big personalities, and even bigger flavor.Hosted by sensational foodies Kyle “The Vulgar Chef” Marcoux and Dan “The Food In My Beard” Whalen who are sure to keep the party going all day long!NEW THIS YEAR: ACTIVATIONS + GAMESWe’re turning this into a full-blown playground for adults. Expect interactive, slightly ridiculous, and highly competitive fun across both locations:$20 General Admission Ticket Includes:Entry to The Big Wiener Party10 half-hot dogs (one from each competing team)Beer samplingVoting access for People’s ChoiceFull access to games + activations$50 The Works Ticket Includes:Includes everything in General Admission, plus:BWP T-ShirtBloody Mary or Mimosa at ASC Pre-PartyDrink at Bear's1 pass to the Photo BoothJoin us the night before, Friday, July 24 | 7:00–10:00 PM at Bear's Smokehouse BBQ for Queenies & Weenies, a high-energy drag show benefiting Linked4Life, The Bear's Foundation's mental health initiative supporting Asheville's food & beverage community.❤️ WHY IT MATTERSThis isn’t just about hot dogs (though…they’re pretty important).In 2025, The Big Wiener Party raised over $3,500 in a single day, directly supporting access to free mental health sessions and resources for Asheville’s food & beverage community.In 2026, we’re aiming for an even higher goal of $10,000 for Linked4Life.Every ticket, every bite, and every vote helps us show up for the people who show up for this community every day.Come hungry. Come ready to laugh. Come ready to support something bigger. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/the-big-wiener-party-2026/100001988846766216 - **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, dog, food-drinks, health-wellness, mental-health, contests, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes - Location: Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Asheville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue - **lat**: 35.5898923 - **long**: -82.5552513 - **full address**: Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue, 135 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: THE BIG WIENER PARTY 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f1cb6f556e66405e3022dbc95fac059093e1b8773cb2a646ed88b3572700b59c-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc64626-gmir.jpg?v=1778799648 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is THE BIG WIENER PARTY 2026 being held? - **A:** THE BIG WIENER PARTY 2026 takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue, 135 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing THE BIG WIENER PARTY 2026? - **A:** THE BIG WIENER PARTY 2026 is organized by Bear's Smokehouse BBQ - AVL. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** THE BIG WIENER PARTY 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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