901 Hot Wing Festival

Hot Wings.
Cold Beer.
Good Cause.

Saturday, November 7, 2026
12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
Grind City Brewing Company
76 Waterworks Ave. Memphis, TN

The Festival

Born from a love of wings and a commitment to our community, the 901 Hot Wing Festival has raised thousands for local children. This year, every wing you eat helps the Memphis Child Advocacy Center provide a safe haven for children in our city.HOW IT WORKS:ADMISSION IS FREE! Come hang out, enjoy the vibe, and grab a cold Grind City brew.The "Wing Exchange"- To taste the wings, simply visit the tent of one of 20 COMPETITION TEAMS and make a small donation ($1-2 per wing) to the Memphis Child Advocacy Center.Make an Impact- 100% OF EVERY DOLLAR you drop in the team's bucket goes directly to the Memphis Child Advocacy Center.You are the Judge- VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE in the People's Choice Competition!

The Cause

100% OF ALL FUNDS RAISED GO DIRECTLY TO THE MEMPHIS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER!The Memphis CAC is an amazing organization that helps abused children in the 901.

Memphis CAC

The Venue

Grind City Brewing Company is the ultimate backdrop for the 901 Hot Wing Festival. Set on a bluff overlooking downtown and the Mississippi River, the brewery yard has plenty of room to roam, eat wings and enjoy the full rotation of Grind City beers.

Grind City Brewing Co.

Become a Sponsor

100% OF EVERY SPONSORSHIP DOLLAR GOES DIRECTLY TO THE MEMPHIS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER AND IS FULLY TAX DEDUCTIBLE.2,000 to 3,000 attendees expected from the 901 area code, with a much broader website and social media reach.Contact [email protected] for details.

Thank you!

THANK YOU to everyone who makes the 901 Hot Wing Festival possible:TO OUR HOST, Grind City Brewing Company: Thank you for giving us a home on the river and for your unwavering support of the Memphis community.TO OUR COMPETITORS: Thank you for the time and effort in making the best hot wings in the 901! You are the heart (and the heat) of this event.TO OUR VOLUNTEERS: Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the Memphis CAC! This event would not be possible without you.TO OUR SPONSORS: Thank you for your generosity, every dollar of which goes directly to the Memphis CAC and helps the children who need it most.AND TO YOU, the 901: Thank you for showing up, eating wings, and proving that Memphis takes care of its own.