# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: It's our THIRD ANNUAL Hot Dog Eating Contest at the 4th of July Celebration on Main Street in Downtown Platte City!

• Date: July 4, 2026

• Time: 11:30 AM - 11:40 AM CDT

• Location: Platte County Courthouse, 328 Main Street, Platte City, MO

Entry Fee:
• $10 for all participants; Three age divisions, 9 & Under, aged 10 to 13 and 14 & Up

• Prizes:
o Age Group Winner: $75 Fetterman’s Gift Card
o Age Group Runner-up: $25 Fetterman’s Gift Card


Contest Rules:

Eligibility:
• Participants must be registered and have submitted a signed waiver form by the designated deadline. Waiver can be found on fettermans.com or in store.
• The contest is divided into three age divisions: 9 & Under, 10-13, and 14 & Over.

Registration and Fees:
• Entry fee is $10 for all participants across three age divisions 14 & over, aged 10 to 13 and 9 & under.
• Signed waiver forms must be submitted by 5:00 PM on July 3rd at Fetterman’s, 2405 NW Prairie View Rd, or by 10:30 AM at the contest location on the day of the event.

Contest Duration:
• The contest will last for 10 minutes, starting at 11:30 AM and ending at 11:40 AM.

Eating Rules:
• Participants must eat the entire hot dog (including the bun) to have it counted.
• Hot dogs can be consumed with or without condiments.
• Water will be provided and can be used to assist in eating.
• Participants must swallow the hot dog pieces before starting the next one.
• Partially eaten hot dogs at the end of the contest will not be counted.

Judging:
• Judges will be present to ensure fair play and to count the number of hot dogs consumed.
• In the event of a tie, a one-minute eat-off will determine the winner.

Health and Safety:
• Participants must be in good health and not have any medical conditions that would make participation unsafe.
• A medical team will be on standby in case of emergencies.
• Any participant experiencing difficulty or distress should stop immediately and seek help from the medical team.

Prizes:
o Age Group Winner: $75 Fetterman’s Gift Card
o Age Group Runner-up: $25 Fetterman’s Gift Card
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/platte-city/4th-of-july-hot-dog-eating-contest/200030268929212
- **Event Categories**: contests, dog, fourth-of-july, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Platte City
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Platte County Courthouse
- **lat**: 39.3704049
- **long**: -94.7805975
- **full address**: Platte County Courthouse, 328 Main St,Platte City, Missouri, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest being held?
  - **A:** 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am at Platte County Courthouse, 328 Main St,Platte City, Missouri, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest?
  - **A:** 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest is organized by Fetterman's Platte City.

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