National hot dog day 2025

 

📅 When Is It?

• Celebrated annually on the third Wednesday in July. In 2025, that falls on Wednesday, July 16.

---

🌭 What It Celebrates & Why It Matters

• Created in the early 1990s by the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council as part of National Hot Dog Month.

• The hot dog has deep roots in U.S. culture, from German immigrant vendors to iconic baseball and beach snacks.

• Americans devour billions of hot dogs each summer—over 7 billion between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with some 150 million eaten on the 4th of July alone.

---

🎉 How to Celebrate

1. Host a DIY Hot Dog Bar — Gather assorted franks (beef, vegan, bacon-wrapped) and toppings like mustard, relish, chili, slaw, and cheese.

2. Try Regional Styles — E.g., Chicago dog, Sonoran dog, Seattle dog, New York dog for a culinary twist.

3. Join Local Events — Look for hot dog eating contests, wiener dog races, and charity BBQs in local communities.

---

💸 Deals & Freebies on July 16

• 7-Eleven: $2 Big Bite hot dogs for rewards members (through July 22).

• Circle K: 2 roller-grill dogs for $1 via app.

• Dog Haus: Free Haus Dog for members, plus BOGO deals through month's end.

• Sonic: $1 Corn Dog, $2 All‑American Dog, $3 Footlong Coney weekly.

• Portillo’s, Wienerschnitzel, Love’s, Sheetz, Freddy’s, and others also have specials or freebies.

---

🍔 Fun Facts & History

• Hot dogs were first sold on Coney Island by Charles Feltman around 1871; by 1901, they got their now-iconic name.

• July sales account for about 38% of annual hot-dog consumption—nearly $1.2 billion sold in that period.

• Eat contests (like Nathan’s Famous at Coney Island) are a big summer tradition.

---

✅ Quick Tips

• Pick your style: classic, regional, or creative fusion.

• Check apps and store offers ahead to snag freebies or deals.

• Bring a friend or furry pal—bonus points for attending a dog‑focused event or charity drive!