Hot dog eating contest because America is beautiful

Before you head off to watch concerts and fireworks (or spark your own), spend an hour at the flower-filled oasis on South Street West — stuffing your face with hot dogs. The $10 entry fee includes all the dogs you can eat plus beer. Email hotdoghoneybear@gmail.com in advance if you're interested in competing, or just come watch the fun.

Where: PHS Pop-Up Garden at 1438 South St. 19146

When: July 4, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

How much: $10 to compete

Find out more

Thanks for reading another Billy Penn story

Find everything you need to know about Philly, every day — in clear, direct language, like a good friend might say.

No clickbait, no cliffhangers: the Billy Penn morning newsletter.

Sign me up!

We're covering COVID, and everything else Philly

To get through ~these times~ we’re doubling down on local stories that inspire, as well as producing guides and explainers on pandemic regulations.

If they help you, will you give us a hand in return?

I support Billy Penn!

We're covering COVID, and everything else Philly

To get through ~these times~ we’re doubling down on local stories that inspire, as well as producing guides and explainers on pandemic regulations.

If they help you, will you give us a hand in return?

I support Billy Penn!

Lock in your support

Reader support powers our local pandemic reporting. A monthly membership helps lock it in.

Can we count on you as a Billy Penn sustainer?

Yes, I'm in!

Winning the local journalism game

Thank you: Member support powers our newsroom.

Know someone else who might want our daily updates? Invite them to sign up for our free morning newsletter.

Easy sign-up