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4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Maker's Craft Brewery

July 4 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Maker's Craft Brewery 735 E 23rd St, Norfolk, VA 23504, Price: $24.92
Our 4th of July hot dog eating contest is your chance to prove yourself! Eat the as many dogs as you can in 10 min to claim the crown!
You’ve got 10 min to prove yourself to the hot dog overlords! They want to crown a champion, and that could be you!
Celebrate 4th of July with a fun little competition!
Partnering with Pop in Treats 757, we’re ready to chow down on some Nathan’s all beef steamed hot dogs!
Sign up ahead of time is required!
Rules are as follows:
The competitor that eats and keeps down the most hot dogs wins, vomitting is disqualifying!
Competitors may separate bun and dog, but an equal amount must be eaten to be counted
Condiments are permitted and provided
Water is provided, but if you want to use some of our delicious beer, we’re cool with that
No utensils are allowed, we use our hands like civilized people
You can dunk your dog in your beverage for a max of 5 seconds at a time (i see you trying to strategize ahead of time)
Winner gets a crown, bragging rights and the respect of the hot dog overlords

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