Tops 'Ultimate Wing Lover' sweepstakes for 25th anniversary of Buffalo Wing Festival

One lucky winner will receive Frank's RedHot for life and become an official Wing Fest judge

Tops Friendly Markets press release & graphic

Tops Friendly Markets is turning up the heat as the official grocer of the 25th anniversary National Buffalo Wing Festival, partnering with Frank's RedHot – the official hot sauce of the National Buffalo Wing Festival – to celebrate one of Buffalo's most iconic traditions.

Celebrating 25 years of wing history

Now in its 25th year, the National Buffalo Wing Festival has become one of Western New York's signature events, drawing visitors from around the world to celebrate the city that invented the Buffalo wing. Whether you're a die-hard wing connoisseur, a Frank's RedHot fanatic, or simply looking to experience one of Buffalo's most beloved traditions, this year's festival promises to be bigger and bolder than ever.

Returning to Sahlen Field on Saturday, Aug. 29 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Sunday, Aug. 30 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), this year's silver anniversary celebration is expected to welcome more than 25,000 wing lovers from across the country – who will devour an incredible 12 tons of chicken wings over two unforgettable days.

To celebrate this milestone, Tops is giving one lucky fan the opportunity of a lifetime through the “Win Frank's RedHot for Life” sweepstakes. This is the ultimate wing-lover prize!

"The National Buffalo Wing Festival is one of Buffalo's most iconic traditions, and we're proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary with Frank's RedHot and give one lucky customer an experience every wing lover dreams about: Helping judge the very best wings in the world," said Ron Ferri, president of Tops Markets.

How to enter

From Aug. 9-22, 2026, fans can enter by:

•Visiting www.topsmarkets.com/WingFest to register online (no purchase necessary)

•Mailing in a qualifying entry (no purchase necessary)

•Earning bonus entries with qualifying purchases of participating Frank's, French's, Lawry's, Grill Mates, Stubb's, Treasure Cave and Springer Mountain Farms products at participating Tops Friendly Markets stores.

One grand-prizewinner will receive:

•Frank's RedHot for life, awarded as $1,500 in tops gift cards

•Two admission tickets to the 2026 National Buffalo Wing Festival at Sahlen Field

•The exclusive opportunity to serve as an official Best of Show judge during one of the festival's most anticipated competitions on Sunday, Aug. 30, from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

For any true Buffalonian who takes their wings seriously, there's no greater honor than helping crown the Best Wings at the National Buffalo Wing Festival. It's an experience money simply can't buy.

Visit www.topsmarkets.com/WingFest for complete sweepstakes details and official rules. Visit www.BuffaloWing.com to learn more about the festival and purchase event tickets.

More about Tops Friendly Markets: Based in Williamsville, Tops Markets currently operates 152 grocery stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont, including one in Lewiston that is run by a franchisee. It is the largest private, for-profit employer in Western New York, with over 14,000 associates. For more information, visit www.topsmarkets.com.