BUFFALO, N.Y. — Summer isn't over yet! The "hottest" event of the year is coming up Labor Day weekend.
The 20th annual National Buffalo Wing Festival takes place Sept. 3 and Sept. 4 at the home of the Buffalo Bills - Highmark Stadium. Come on out and take part in this annual event, it's your chance to hang out on an NFL field and eat wings on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 4, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission is $20 per day, children 8 years old and under are free. All tickets are sold at the gate, food tickets can be purchased on site, $15 for a sheet of 10 tickets (1 ticket = 1 wing). There will also be "non-chicken wing" food available and can be purchased with food tickets.
FREE PARKING: Great news! Your admission ticket purchase includes free parking in lots six and seven located off Abbott Road next to the festival entrance.
This year's festival features Buffalo Wings from across the country click here for a list of restaurants. There will also be plenty of entertainment, contests and competitions and of course the main event, US Chicken Wing Eating Competition at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Ch. 2 On Your Side personalities (Elyse Smith, Carl Lam, Rob Hackford and Alexandra Rios) will be judging the "Craft Wing" competition on Saturday at 2 p.m.
A portion of the proceeds from the National Buffalo Wing Festival benefit local charities. Throughout its 19 years, the National Buffalo Wing Festival has raised more than $420,000 for local charities. This year proceeds benefit FeedMore WNY and Alzheimer's Association. For more information visit www.buffalowing.com.
