Get ready, Sunbury — Freedom Park is about to get smokin’ hot 🔥. The 4th Annual Smokin’ Hot Wing & Music Fest is making its Sunbury debut on Saturday, October 3rd, and you do NOT want to miss it. A full day of mouthwatering wings, ice-cold drinks, nonstop live music, food trucks, and family-friendly fun. Veterans and kids 12 and under get in FREE — and every ticket supports the Smokin’ Hot Hearts Foundation, providing local support to veterans, dog rescues, veteran memorials, and families in need 🇺🇸.
Teams throw down for a $1,000 grand prize and serious bragging rights. Judges and the crowd pick the champs.
Four live bands from noon to nine, headlined by Reelin’ In The Years. Rock, country, blues — a soundtrack for everyone.
It’s a fall Saturday in Ohio, so we’re putting college football up on the big screen. Grab your wings, grab a cold one, pull up a seat, and catch the action without missing a wing.
Cold beer flowing, food trucks rolling, games going. Plenty of ways to spend the day between wing samples.
Bouncy houses and family fun all day long. Bring the kids and let them burn off energy while you eat, drink, and rock out.
Put your brand in front of thousands of festival-goers while supporting a great cause. Tier packages range from Community Partner to Gold, with perks tailored to local businesses, regional brands, and beyond.
Questions? Contact Brian Kelley or call 740-572-0050.
Local organizations and partners helping us pull this event off — not paid sponsors, just good neighbors.
The wing cooking competition is the beating heart of the festival. Amateur and semi-pro teams go head-to-head for a $1,000 grand prize, awards, and serious bragging rights. Judges score on flavor, originality, and presentation — and the crowd gets a vote too.
Compete for a $1,000 Grand Prize with additional awards for Crowd Favorite & Most Original.
Bring your appetite and battle it out for money & prizes. Only the hungriest survive.
Just like bobbing for apples… but with wings and a wagon full of ranch dressing!
30+ years in the culinary field, published author and self-described “spice junkie” who grows his own ghost peppers and Carolina reapers.
chefjmitchell.com
CIA grad whose CMR career has spanned The Guild House, Ocean Prime NYC and Beverly Hills, and CMR Specialty Brands.
Central Ohio BBQ enthusiast turned YouTube creator, sharing backyard smoking technique with a local flair.
YouTube Channel
Weeknights at 6pm, longtime voice of Ohio State football and basketball coverage in Columbus.
A seasoned hospitality professional whose career includes Rigsby’s, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants and five years at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse. A serious appreciation for great food and an even more serious hot sauce collection.
$15 general admission. Veterans (with valid Military ID) and kids 12 and under get in FREE.
Buy event tickets in bulk at the gate — $1 each. Use them for wings (1 ticket each), beer & seltzers (6 tickets), and soda or water (2 tickets). Food trucks take cash and credit/debit only.
Camping-style folding chairs only — the kind with a fabric seat and fold-up frame. Chairs go in the grass beer garden area. Bags and backpacks will be checked at the gate.
See approved items guide →No coolers, weapons, blankets, hard folding chairs (plastic or wood), or any other rigid chairs. Let’s keep it safe and fun for everyone.
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✅ Thanks — you’re on the list. See you October 3rd.
Whether you want to set up a vendor booth, sponsor the event, enter the wing cooking competition, or just have a question — we'd love to hear from you. Fill out the form and our team will be in touch.
