# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest - Carolina Classic Fair w/Joey Chestnut
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Carolina Classic Fair Hot Dog Eating Contest Registration

There will be 15 total contestants selected to compete. The Fair and its agencies reserve the right to offer spots to contestants outside of the lottery process.
Contestant must pay $25 lottery to be eligible for registration.  The lottery includes admission to the fair. 
Deadline to enter is October 7 at 10 p.m.
Selected participants will be selected at random and notified via email on October 8.
The winner will receive $250 and a trophy.

Meet Joey Chestnut!
Eighteen-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest winner Joey Chestnut is coming to the Carolina Classic Fair!

You have the opportunity to attend a VIP Meet & Greet with Joey prior to this year’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Your ticket will gain you entry into the Meet & Greet and a t-shirt. Space is limited to the first 50 ticket purchasers.

The Meet & Greet will take place on Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 pm, prior to the start of the Hot Dog Eating Contest at 7 pm.

*Please note, Joey will not be a participant in the Carolina Classic Fair Hot Dog Eating Contest
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winston-salem/3rd-annual-hot-dog-eating-contest-carolina-classic-fair-w-joey-chestnut/200030603231438
- **Event Categories**: Contests, Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 30

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Winston Salem
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 569 Fairgrounds Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27105
- **lat**: 36.12445
- **long**: -80.25381
- **full address**: 569 Fairgrounds Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27105, 421 NW 27th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27105-4214, United States, Winston Salem

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 3rd Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest - Carolina Classic Fair w/Joey Chestnut being held?
  - **A:** 3rd Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest - Carolina Classic Fair w/Joey Chestnut takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 569 Fairgrounds Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27105, 421 NW 27th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27105-4214, United States, Winston Salem.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 3rd Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest - Carolina Classic Fair w/Joey Chestnut?
  - **A:** 3rd Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest - Carolina Classic Fair w/Joey Chestnut is organized by Winston-Salem Fairgrounds & Arena.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds & Arena's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Winston-Salem Fairgrounds & Arena a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Winston-Salem Fairgrounds & Arena has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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