We’re GRILLIN’ & GROOVIN’ again at the 2023 Heart of America Hot Dog Festival, presented by Hy-Vee, 3 pm-11 pm, Saturday, August 5th in the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz District. The event features live entertainment, food and more. See the performance schedule listed below. Additional live updates regarding the festival as of now can be found here.
Created by the NLBM in 2013, the Hot Dog Festival celebrates the historical connection between our national pastime and baseball fan’s favorite ballpark food; the hotdog. Proceeds benefit the NLBM. Don’t miss a stellar concert lineup featuring DRU HILL, CON FUNK SHUN, THE SOS BAND, QUEENS OF SOUL JAZZ (Jeanette Harris & Althea Rene) and more! The festival gates open at 3 pm with live band performances beginning at 3:30 pm.
TICKET INFORMATION FOR 2023 ANNUAL HEART OF AMERICAN HOTDOG FESTIVAL.
- Advanced General Admission Tickets: $35 (now through August 4th at 11:59 PM CST
- General Admission Tickets: $50 (after July 15 and day of Festival)
- Child Ticket $10: Tickets can be purchased the day of the festival. Children must be accompanied by an Adult with a paid admission.) – (6-12 yrs of age)
- Reserved Seating: $75 (limited number of tickets available and includes a chair with prime seating)
- VIP Experience: $125 (limited number of tickets available; includes premium VIP seating, festival t-shirt, 2 complimentary hotdogs and 2 complimentary cocktails, access to VIP Bar)
*Reserved Seats Tickets and VIP Experience Tickets WILL NOT BE SOLD THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL*