7th Annual Chilidog Eating Contest
Join us on July 4th for our 7th Annual Hotdogs for Autism Hotdog Eating Contest in Honor of those with Autism and their families!
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Benefiting Family Initiative
HOT DOGS FOR AUTISM IS BACK đźŚ
City Tavern’s 7th Annual 4th of July Block Party & Chili Dog Eating Competition returns to Downtown Fort Myers this Independence Day!
We’re proud to once again benefit Family Initiative, helping support individuals with autism and their families in our local community.
Pledge for your favorite contestant, enjoy the block party, and help us make this year bigger than ever.
7th Annual Chili Dog Eating Contest
đź“Ť Location: City Tavern – Downtown Fort Myers 🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026 đź•“ Block Party: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM 🌠Chili Dog Eating Contest: 6:00 PM 🎶 Music by DJ Juan 🎤 Contest MC: Chef Duffy 🍻 City Tavern Hours: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM Get ready for a full day of food, drinks, music, fireworks, and community spirit at City Tavern’s 7th Annual 4th of July Block Party We’re shutting down the street and turning up the energy in Downtown Fort Myers with outdoor bars, ice-cold drinks, grilled favorites, live entertainment, and our famous Chili Dog Eating Contest hosted by Chef Duffy. This year’s event will once again benefit Family Initiative, helping support individuals with autism and their families right here in our local community. Come celebrate America’s 250th birthday with us before the fireworks light up the riverfront đźŚđź”ĄđźŤ»
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2025 6th Annual Hotdogs for Autism!
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