Celebrate National Hot Dog Day- July 23rd

Celebrate National Hot Dog Day at Hadlock Field! The Portland Sea Dogs, Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, will be celebrating all things hot dogs, including a pre-game hot dog eating contest, on Monday, July 23rd. The Sea Dogs, opening a short three game homestand, will take on the Trenton Thunder (Yankees) at 7:00 PM.

Fans that are interested in participating in the pre-game hot dog eating contest must send an email on why they should be chosen as one of four contestants. Contestants must be 18 or older, and can submit their emails to Courtney Rague at [email protected]. All contestants that wish to participate must submit their email by 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 19th. The four that are chosen to participate will be contacted on Friday, July 20th.

The object of the contest is to eat as many hot dogs and buns in five minutes with water as the only beverage. Each contestant will be provided with one dozen hot dogs and water. Any complete hot dog and bun in the competitor's mouth at the whistle will count towards the final tally. The winner will receive four complimentary tickets to Red Sox game on Tuesday, August 7th vs. the Texas Rangers slated for 7:10 PM.