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National Buffalo Wing Festival
Festival
The definitive celebration of Buffalo, New York's most famous culinary export, with dozens of wing vendors competing for top honours.
5 SEP
Buffalo, New York, United States
Buffalo wings were invented in Buffalo, New York in 1964, and this festival has become the definitive annual celebration of the dish in its home city. Dozens of wing vendors — from local institutions to out-of-state challengers — compete across various categories judged by a dedicated panel.
Beyond the eating, the festival includes wing-eating competitions, live music and a genuinely serious wing-sauce culture on full display, reflecting just how central the dish has become to Buffalo's civic identity.
Highlights
- ✓Buffalo wings invented here in 1964
- ✓Dozens of vendors compete
Getting In
🎟️Ticket required
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