The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM), in partnership with Hy-Vee, is set to get things “Grillin’ and Groovin” once again with the return of the 2025 Heart of America Hot Dog Festival on Saturday, August 9, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the National World War 1 Museum and Memorial.

Created by the NLBM in 2013, the Hotdog Festival celebrates the historical connection between our national pastime and the All-America hotdog! Proceeds benefit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM).

Don’t miss a sizzling musical lineup featuring with live band concerts featuring Silk and Eric Benét and performances by Rose Royce, Larry Dodson (legendary voice of the Bar-Kays), the dynamic duo of Jeanette Harris & Tom Browne and The Bloodstone Review.

Festival gates will open at 3:00 pm with performances beginning at 3:30 pm.

TICKET INFORMATION:

  • General Admission Tickets: $50 (after July 25th 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)
  • VIP Experience (limited number of tickets available): $125 Includes premium VIP seating, festival gift, 2 complimentary hotdog, 2 complimentary cocktails, 1 complimentary bottle of water; access to VIP Bar and restrooms.*VIP Experience Tickets WILL NOT BE SOLD THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL*