2026 Heart of America Hotdog Festival
Get ready to have a funky good time when the Heart of America Hotdog Festival, presented by Hy-Vee, returns with a sizzlin musical lineup!
We’re GRILLIN’ & GROOVIN’ again at the 2026 Heart of America Hotdog Festival, presented by Hy-Vee, 3 pm-11 pm, Saturday, August 22 at the National World War I Museum & Memorial. The event features live entertainment, your favorite ballpark foods, food trucks, vendors and more.
Created by the NLBM in 2013, the Hotdog Festival celebrates the historical connection between our national pastime and the All-American hotdog! Proceeds benefit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM).
Don’t miss a sizzlin musical lineup featuring concert performances by: ZAPP, CONFUNKSHUN, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS, KLYMAXX, JULIAN VAUGHN and INTRO!
Gates open at 2:30 pm with performances beginning at 3:30 pm.
TICKET INFORMATION:
- Advanced General Admission Tickets: $35 (through July 15th)
- General Admission Tickets: $50 (after July 15th and day of Festival)
- VIP Experience (limited number of tickets available): $125 Includes premium VIP seating, festival gift, 2 complimentary hotdogs, 2 complimentary cocktails, 1 complimentary bottle of water; access to VIP Bar.
*VIP Experience Tickets WILL NOT BE SOLD THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL*
For additional frequently asked questions regarding the festival please visit - www.nlbm.com/heart-of-america-hot-dog-festival/
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Highlights
- 8 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial Drive
Kansas City, MO 64108
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