Sterling Hot Dog Day: $1 Lunch, 7,000 Hot Dogs & Family Fun! 🌭

Get ready for one of Sterling's favorite summer traditions!

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Janna Groharing, executive director of Sterling Main Street, to discuss everything you need to know about Hot Dog Day 2026.

Learn how this longtime community tradition began, how it has grown into one of downtown Sterling's biggest annual events, and what visitors can expect this year. From 25-cent hot dogs, chips and bottled water to sidewalk sales, family activities, local vendors and special promotions, there's something for everyone.

Janna also shares details about this year's cooking locations, the friendly rivalry between the Sterling Police and Fire Departments, commemorative Hot Dog Day T-shirts, and how Hot Dog Day leads into an evening full of fun with Rally on the Rock and Movie in the Park.

Whether you're a longtime attendee or planning your first visit, this episode has everything you need to make the most of one of Sterling's most anticipated summer events.

Event Details
🌭 Hot Dog Day 2026
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (or until sold out)
📍 Downtown Sterling, Illinois
💲 Hot dogs, chips and bottled water are just 25 cents each.

🚗 Rally on the Rock
📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Sterling Marketplace
🎵 Live music by GED, classic cars and food trucks.

🎬 Plus, stick around for Sterling's rescheduled Movie in the Park later that evening.

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🎤 Highlights:

00:00 - Intro

00:25 - What is Sterling Hot Dog Day?

01:04 - The History of Hot Dog Day

02:22 - What to Expect at the Event

03:19 - Family Activities & Downtown Fun

05:11 - Event Time & Getting There Early

06:15 - Hot Dog Cooking Sites & Friendly Rivalries

08:19 - Support the Show

08:50 - Date, Time & Event Details

09:53 - Why Hot Dog Day is a Community Tradition

10:10 - 2026 Hot Dog Day T-Shirts

11:15 - Rally on the Rock & Movie in the Park

12:19 - Closing

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