Hot Dog Day

Hot Dog Days are informal events that are celebrated in communities throughout the hotdog-eating world, including the United States, Canada and Australia.

[2][3] Industry groups, such as National Hot Dog and Sausage Council in the US, encourage, sponsor, and support some of the events.

The council also gives advice on hot-dog eating etiquette, which aren't considered strict, as most Hot Dog Day style events do not adhere to them.

[6] The event is focused on the hot dog, a food popular among college students for its cheapness and ease of preparation.

Sponsored by the North American Meat Institute for the past 40 years, more than 1,000 members of Congress, Administration officials, journalists and lobbyists gather in a courtyard for a huge hot dog picnic.

[10][11][12] People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has concurrently held their Congressional Veggie Dog Lunch outside the Rayburn House Office Building since 1996.

The charity began in 1990 to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis by raising money for the Joey Fund, named after a friend of his who died of the disease in 1986 at the age of twelve.

[citation needed] The Hot Dog Safari is one of the most popular charity events in Boston today.