Southern Season Announces Hot Dog Eating Contest
Landmark Gourmet Food and Gifts Store Hosts Weekend Event Benefiting Share the Food Foundation
Chapel Hill, NC, July 24, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Southern Season (http://www.southernseason.com), the South’s premier destination for local and international fine food, wine, specialty gifts, cookware and cooking classes, has announced that the store will host an event celebrating National Hot Dog Month on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and on Sunday, July 28, from noon to 4 p.m. at 201 S. Estes Drive. In celebration of one of America’s beloved foods, attendees can enjoy $1 hot dogs and lemonade at the store throughout the weekend.
On Sunday, patrons are invited to participate in a hot dog eating contest, limited to 10 participants. Each participant will be given 20 hot dogs with buns, and the contestant who eats the most hot dogs in 10 minutes will be declared the winner. The entry fee for this competition is $25. All proceeds from the hot dog, lemonade and entry fee sales will go directly to the Share The Food Foundation, a national nonprofit organization that aims to fight food insecurity and give children across the country access to proper nutrition for a healthy, productive life. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/12K9AJP
Quotes:
“We are excited to wrap up National Hot Dog Month with our own summer celebration,” said General Manager Gena Sarrocco. “Hot dogs are a favorite for cookouts and social gatherings across the country, and Southern Season will have some tasty dogs on hand for our guests to sample. We are also proud to donate proceeds from the event to the Share The Food Foundation, whom we have partnered with to raise awareness of and fight hunger in America.”
Southern Season on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/southernseason
Southern Season on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/southernseason
Southern Season on Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/southernseason/
Southern Season on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/asouthernseason
Southern Season on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/669264?trk=tyah
About Southern Season:
Southern Season is the South’s premier destination for local and international fine food, wine, specialty gifts, cookware and cooking classes. Since 1975, the Chapel Hill, N.C.-based store has been a favorite of residents and visitors alike, and prides itself on supporting and promoting local vendors and products. Knowledgeable and friendly staff are always on hand to assist guests in selecting from more than 70,000 items, including Southern Season’s famous gift baskets, sold in-store and online. Southern Season is also home to the award-winning Weathervane restaurant, boasting a seasonal menu featuring contemporary cuisine with a Southern flair. For more information, visit http://www.southernseason.com.
Anjelica Cummings
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
anjelica@mmipublicrelations.com
http://www.mmipublicrelations.com
http://www.twitter.com/MMIPR
On Sunday, patrons are invited to participate in a hot dog eating contest, limited to 10 participants. Each participant will be given 20 hot dogs with buns, and the contestant who eats the most hot dogs in 10 minutes will be declared the winner. The entry fee for this competition is $25. All proceeds from the hot dog, lemonade and entry fee sales will go directly to the Share The Food Foundation, a national nonprofit organization that aims to fight food insecurity and give children across the country access to proper nutrition for a healthy, productive life. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/12K9AJP
Quotes:
“We are excited to wrap up National Hot Dog Month with our own summer celebration,” said General Manager Gena Sarrocco. “Hot dogs are a favorite for cookouts and social gatherings across the country, and Southern Season will have some tasty dogs on hand for our guests to sample. We are also proud to donate proceeds from the event to the Share The Food Foundation, whom we have partnered with to raise awareness of and fight hunger in America.”
Southern Season on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/southernseason
Southern Season on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/southernseason
Southern Season on Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/southernseason/
Southern Season on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/asouthernseason
Southern Season on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/669264?trk=tyah
About Southern Season:
Southern Season is the South’s premier destination for local and international fine food, wine, specialty gifts, cookware and cooking classes. Since 1975, the Chapel Hill, N.C.-based store has been a favorite of residents and visitors alike, and prides itself on supporting and promoting local vendors and products. Knowledgeable and friendly staff are always on hand to assist guests in selecting from more than 70,000 items, including Southern Season’s famous gift baskets, sold in-store and online. Southern Season is also home to the award-winning Weathervane restaurant, boasting a seasonal menu featuring contemporary cuisine with a Southern flair. For more information, visit http://www.southernseason.com.
Anjelica Cummings
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
anjelica@mmipublicrelations.com
http://www.mmipublicrelations.com
http://www.twitter.com/MMIPR
Contact
Southern Season
Robert Buhler
919-233-6600
Robert Buhler
919-233-6600
Contact
Categories