More than 1,000 Capitol Hill lawmakers, staff, meat industry representatives and members of the media today convened at the Rayburn House Office Building Courtyard to once again celebrate National Hot Dog Month at the American Meat Institute’s (AMI) annual Hot Dog Lunch. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce designated July as National Hot Dog Month in 1957.
“The Hot Dog Lunch is a long-standing AMI tradition. Every year, we look forward to hosting guests in celebration of this American icon in our nation’s capital,” said AMI President and CEO J. Patrick Boyle. “Consistently, this event is one of the most widely attended social events on Capitol Hill and proves that hot dog popularity transcends party lines.”
Guests did not return to their offices hungry. AMI expected to serve more than 3,500 hot dogs, corn dogs, brats and other sausages. Any uncooked or pre-packaged leftover food will be donated.
The 2011 Hot Dog Lunch was co-hosted by Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN). The event was also sponsored by the American Bakers Association, International Bottled Water Association, American Beverage Association, Hormel Foods Corporation, DIAGEO, Snack Food Association, MillerCoors and McKee Foods Corporation. Hot Dog and sausage vendors include Farmland Foods, Sara Lee (Ball Park/State Fair), Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc., Smithfield Foods, Inc., Tyson Foods Inc., Kraft Foods (Oscar Mayer), Hormel Foods Corporation (Hot Dogs), Kunzler and Company and Hatfield Quality Meats.
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