The first West Virginia Hot Dog Festival was held on July 30, 2005.

This first event, founded by John Mandt Jr owner of Stewarts Original Hot Dogs, brought in $8,000 for the Hoops Family Children's Hospital.

[3] The West Virginia Hot Dog consists of chili sauce, made from ground beef, tomatoes and peppers, chopped onion, coleslaw and yellow mustard.

[4][5][6] The West Virginia Hot Dog Festival hosts an array of events including:[7][8]

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