by Justin Horowitz, Regional Racing Marketing Manager, Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY — When pigs fly! Pigs won’t exactly fly but they will race at Tioga Downs on Sunday (July 14) as the highlight of the track’s second annual Hot Dog Weekend.

The pigs will be joined by dachshunds, also known as “wiener dogs,” for exhibition races in between the regular horse races.

The pigs and wiener dogs will race on their own miniature course that will be set up adjacent to the horse track.

Hot Dog Weekend will also feature $1 hot dogs both Saturday and Sunday during the races and a free toppings bar to spice up the dollar dogs.

Also on Saturday, guests may enter the Tioga Downs hot dog eating contest with a first place prize of $100.

Nothing says summer like being outside and having a couple hot dogs on the grill so we’re trying to take that to a whole new level. Plus, those pig and wiener dog races will be an absolute riot for our fans to watch, just like the camels and ostriches we had here last month, only a little smaller.

Racing begins at 6:50 p.m. on Saturday and at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and general parking are always free at Tioga Downs.