901 Hot Wing Festival 2026 — Memphis

The 901 Hot Wing Festival pairs two things Memphis understands exceptionally well: serious food competition and cold beer by the river. Twenty teams set up at Grind City Brewing Company, where guests buy wings through small donations and vote for the People’s Choice winner. Admission is free, the brewery keeps the drinks flowing and every dollar placed in a team’s bucket benefits the Memphis Child Advocacy Center. That charitable partner does not make this a children’s event—the public-facing experience is an all-day wing competition and brewery festival for the Memphis crowd. Come early enough to sample strategically, bring a few dollars for every team that tempts you and leave room for one final contender before voting.