That year, in honor of National Hot Dog Day, the NHDSC revealed the results of a self-commissioned survey (in partnership with the Cattleman’s Beef Board and its Beef Checkoff campaign) that ...

If there are two things America loves to do, it’s eat hot dogs and argue about trivial things. Lucky for us, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council is happy to fuel both of our beloved passions.

The Fourth of July brings with it many traditions: fireworks, beach trips, cookouts, terrified dogs and, of course, the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. As usual, the competition will be ...

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is always held July 4, and typically takes place near the original Nathan's store in Coney Island. Competitors have 10 minutes to eat as many hot dogs as possible.

Isabeau Prettyman is the youngest ever competitor in the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest at just 18 years old. She grew up watching her mother, 42-year-old Katie Prettyman, compete.

The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest begins with the women's contest at 10:45 a.m. ET on ESPN3, followed by the men's contest at noon ET on ESPN2. Follow all the action from Coney Island below.

It's National Hot Dog Day, and we're celebrating at IndyStar by looking back on what is, frankly, the most prominent hot dog-related event of 2025 so far: The inaugural Wienie 500.