2025 4th Annual - Best of the West Wing Fest

4th Annual Best of the West Wing Fest

Coming Soon, 2025

spice it up

Coming Soon, 2025

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An adventure for your taste buds, eyes & ears with a stunning backdrop of Pikes Peak. The Best of the West Wing Fest has set the standard for great events that bring our community together.

The chance to vote on the Best Wings in the West

Last chance for summer heat

Local Brews & Spirits

Live local bands/musicians, emcees, DJ, contests & more

The Event

Coming Soon, 2025

1pm-6pm

Anticipated 500+ attendees

20+ anticipated competing restaurants 

Family fun area

Local beer & spirits

Entertainment

Featuring:

Brass Quintet with opera singer, DJ, Nerd Nite, Ryan Flores, Comedians, Mariachi Band, Wirewood Station, EmCee

Thanks to our Sponsors

Cayenne Level

Jalapeno Level

Poblano Level

Wing

Competitions

Help Crown the Champions of 2025

Who Can Eat the Most Wings Eating Competition

Who will take home the Champion Belt in 2025? One of the most anticipated events of the Best of the West Wing Festival returns to find who will be the next Wing Eating Champ of Colorado.

Who Can Eat the Hottest Wing Eating Competition

If you’re a spice-o-holic, we’ve got the event for you. The Hot Wing Eating Contest pits competitors against one another to see who can eat the most wings that have been doused in progressively hotter wing sauce. Can you stand the heat?

are you the

best of the west?

enter your best Wings

Being a restaurant competitor in the wing competition comes with these benefits:

  • City-wide recognition as the People’s Choice Champion!
  • Trophy to display letting everyone know you’re the Best of the West
  • Bragging rights
  • Marketing on radio, podcasts and social media advertising your restaurant involvement
    leading up to day of event
  • Logo with link to restaurant site on event page
  • Professional pictures and videos spotlighting your restaurant
  • Year-round marketing after event is done, driving patrons of the festival back to the restaurant
    through marketing specials
  • Potential sponsorship to compete in the National Chicken Wing Festival in Buffalo, New York*

schedule of events

September 14, 2024
1 – 6pm

PM
12

VIP Early Entry

Exclusive VIP Live Band: Sprig of That

PM
1

General Admission Entry

PM
1 :30

Star-Spangled Banner & America the Beautiful

PM
1 :45

Music from Tony Exum Jr

Who Can Eat the Most Wings Competition

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3

Music from Delta Sonics

Who Can Eat the Spiciest Wing Competition

PM
4 :30

Music from Lion Souljahs

PM
5 :30

Adora Night Performance

Awards

PM
6

Encore from Lion Souljahs

Festival Wrap-Up

charity

Part of all ticket proceeds will benefit two local non profit organizations!

A portion of ticket sales will be donated to support We Fortify and Special Kids Special Families, to benefit their causes and support our community.

2024

This year, we were able to give $1,900 to each of our 2 nonprofit partners for a total of $3,800.

2022

We raised $850 for each of our non profit organizations for a total of $1,700 in donations.

2023

We raised $1,250 for each of our non profit organizations for a total of $2,500 in donations.

2025 Nonprofit Partners Coming Soon! 

We Fortify is a non-profit dedicated to combating generational poverty through innovative land development and human services. By building supportive villages and creating programs, they aim to empower young adults and public service professionals. Their mission is to foster resilient communities by focusing on holistic human development, ultimately leading to a prosperous future for all. Through their efforts, We Fortify is driving meaningful, generational change, one community at a time.

Special Kids Special Families (SKSF) is dedicated to promoting, strengthening, and supporting individuals with disabilities, along with their families and caregivers, throughout their lives. By providing a comprehensive “Circle of Support,” SKSF offers vital services such as child and respite care, foster care, adult and senior programs, and behavioral health services. Their commitment enhances the quality of life for those they serve, creating a more inclusive and supportive community in the Pikes Peak region.