Popular events return for Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, including hot dog eating contest and Weiner dog races

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two popular Sternwheel Regatta traditions, the hot dog eating contest and the Weiner dog races are preparing to make their return again this year. Some representatives for both events came on 580 Live with Dave Allen Wednesday before the Regatta was to officially kick off at noon. The Tudor’s Biscuit World Hot…

Promotional activity around Regatta kicks off as well as other activity on first day of five-day festival

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Sternwheel Regatta officially kicked off at noon Wednesday and will be filling up the Capital City with a plethora of activity until Sunday. Charleston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau President and CEO Tim Brady said after all of the anticipation, the third year is finally here again since the Regatta came back…