Armature Works hosts great Tampa hot dog eating contest on the 4th of July

Armature Works will join the 4th of July celebrations in Tampa with a big hot dog eating contest. The event begins at 4pm on July 4 at the Riverfront stage. Tickets to enter the competition are limited and first come, first serve. Entry fee is $25.

There will be contestants from around the Bay who will compete to see who can take down the most dogs within a 5-minute period. The winner will take home the championship title which includes a $500 gift card, the championship belt, as well as bragging rights. Second and third place winners will each take home $100 Gift Cards and all competitors receive a branded T-shirt.

Armature Works is offering contestants all-beef dogs provided by their very own Butcher n’ Barbecue.

The venue is once again going all out for the holiday. Festivities include a large-scale riverfront concert, spectacular fireworks display, Friends of the Riverwalk Boat Parade, a Kids Zone, and family-friendly fun all day long. The celebration kicks off at 3pm and will go until 10pm, but come early to enjoy the bounce houses starting at noon.

You can find more 4th of July event info on Armature Works’ page. Click here for everything you need to know about the upcoming Boom by the Bay hosted by the City of Tampa.

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