Get ready to have a funky good time when the Heart of America Hotdog Festival, presented by Hy-Vee, returns with a sizzlin musical lineup!

We’re GRILLIN’ & GROOVIN’ again at the 2026 Heart of America Hotdog Festival, presented by Hy-Vee, 3 pm-11 pm, Saturday, August 22 at the National World War I Museum & Memorial. The event features live entertainment, your favorite ballpark foods, food trucks, vendors and more.

Created by the NLBM in 2013, the Hotdog Festival celebrates the historical connection between our national pastime and the All-American hotdog! Proceeds benefit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM).

Don’t miss a sizzlin musical lineup featuring concert performances by: ZAPP, CONFUNKSHUN, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS, KLYMAXX, JULIAN VAUGHN and INTRO!

Gates open at 2:30 pm with performances beginning at 3:30 pm.