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Wingfest 2025
Join us for the Smokin’ Hot Wing & Music Fest in Grove City, Ohio, on October 4th, 2025! In partnership with Visit Grove City and Grove City Parks and Rec, we’re bringing delicious wings, live music, and family fun. This event celebrates great food, music, and community while supporting worthy charities: Southwest Career Academy (scholarships for manufacturing interns), Ghosts of War America (Veterans helping Veterans), and Gigi’s – service dogs for veterans in need.
Smokin’ Hot Wing & Music Fest
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 | Noon to 9:00PM
American Nitrile
3500 Southwest Blvd.
Grove City, OH
Featuring 4 live musicians at Wingfest!
One Man Band | 11am to 1:00pm
Reelin’ In The Years | 1:30 – 4:30
The Christopher James Band | 5:00-6:30
Haywired (country) | 7:00-9:00p.m.
American Nitrile is Proud to Support Veterans.
Veterans, show your military ID and enjoy FREE admission to the Wingfest!
TRAVELING FROM OUT OF TOWN?
Book 2 Nights in Grove City & Get 2 Free Tickets to WingFest!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Food Trucks Coming to Wingfest:
OUR LIVE MUSIC GUESTS
Haywired
Haywired formed in 2011 and is comprised of six very talented musicians that play today’s hottest, newest style of country music and some of the best of 90’s and traditional country music as well. Haywired as toured all over Ohio and Indiana and has opened up for artists like Lee Roy Parnell and Little Texas. Haywired will entertain you throughout their show as they bring you a professional, fun, and energetic show for all to enjoy. So, if you are ready for some great country music, and if you’re ready for a great time, then you won’t want to miss a Haywired show.
Tim Owings’ – One Man Band
Tim Owings’ OneManBand has been playing in and around Ohio for over 30 years now. He sings, plays guitar, harmonica and uses a drum machine with his feet! It’s a full band sound. He has over 300 songs in his catalog and covers every genre with an emphasis on classic rock!
Reelin’ In The Years
REELIN’ IN THE YEARS is central Ohio’s premier cover band, playing your favorite classic rock hits from the 70s and 80s. Our shows feature amazing vocal harmonies, incredible guitar solos, and engaging energy from the band as we tackle familiar songs you rarely hear a live group perform. Follow us on social media, or subscribe to our email list, and join our ever-growing number of intensely loyal fans by visiting our website: RIYBand.com
The Christopher James Band
Christopher James Music delivers versatile and engaging live music, tailored to suit any venue or event. Whether you’re looking for the intimate feel of an acoustic set, the harmony of a duo, or the energy of a full band, we’ve got you covered.
- Christopher James (acoustic) features rhythm guitar and lead vocals, perfect for laid-back vibes.
- Christopher James & The Claus (duo) adds Ralph Hoskins on vocals and bass for a richer sound.
- Christopher James Band (full band) brings it all together with Tom Harmon on percussion, delivering a high-energy performance.
From classic rock and blues to pop and country, we offer an eclectic mix of styles that guarantees something for everyone. Let Christopher James Music take you on a musical journey you won’t forget.
Join our growing fanbase by following us here: Christopher James Music | Facebook
2024 Wingfest Winners
GRAND CHAMPS
A. DeMarco & Co.
MOST ORIGINAL
BW Wings
WING EATING CHAMP
Kale Coey / Hangin’ Wangs
BOBBING FOR WINGS CHAMPS
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with American Nitrile for their Third Annual Smokin’ Hot Wing & Music Fest!
American Nitrile is a 2025 – 2026 site for America 250-Ohio. The mural is proudly displayed for all to see at Wingfest.
The Fan 97.1 is proud to be the official media sponsor for the Third Annual Wingfest.
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
GROVE CITY GOLD WING SPONSORS
This year’s Wingfest proceeds benefit South-Western Career Academy, Ghosts of War America, and GiGi’s.
In 2024, American Nitrile donated $5000 to the Southwest Career Academy, who provided volunteers for the event.
EVENT PHOTO GALLERY
Join us for a day of fun, music, good food and competition –
where we put our local teams to the test.
Smokin’ Hot Wing & Music Fest is a chance to come together and celebrate our great community and American Nitrile – bringing manufacturing back to the USA, all while supporting great causes – financial support for students in the manufacturing, welding, and hospitality programs at South-Western Career Academy and Ghosts of War America – providing needed assistance to help get veterans off the streets and get them the care they deserve.
At this family-friendly event, you’ll have a blast listening to great music as you enjoy scrumptious wings (place your vote for best tasting wings) while you enjoy an ice-cold beer or some great treats from the food trucks! You’ll laugh watching contestants bob for wings as your friends and family are having fun playing cornhole.
SIGN UP FOR EVENTS
Wing Smokin’ and Cookin’ Contest
Enter your team of 2-4 people and show off your skills to our panel of judges to become the Second Annual Hot Wing Champions! Money and prizes will be awarded in the categories of Crowd Favorite and Most Original, and the Grand Prize-winning team takes home $1000!
Register Your Wing Team
Fill out the form below to get started!
Bobbin’ For Wings contest
It’s like bobbing for apples except with chicken wings and a wagon full of ranch dressing. Put your skills to the test for a chance to win money and prizes, and oh yeah, as many wings as you can eat in two minutes!
Wing Eating Contest
Think you have what it takes to grab the grand prize as the ultimate wing eater? Bring your appetite and maybe a bib and some Tums! Money and prizes awarded to the winner for our first annual wing eating champion!
For information on registering teams or being a sponsor: Tracy Pabst at tpabst@americannitrile.com
CELEBRITY JUDGES
Trey Kauffman
Trey Kauffman is the founder of GroveCityEvents.com, your one-stop shop for everything happening around town, and the owner of Mosaic Life Creative, a creative web design and digital marketing studio based right here in Grove City. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce—when he’s not out chasing big ideas or hotter wings. As a celebrity judge at the Grove City Smokin’ Hot Wing & Music Fest, Trey’s bringing his taste for bold flavor and bigger heat—the kind that makes your eyes water and your heart race. He’s not here to play it safe—he’s here to wing it, sweat a little, and maybe fall in love with a drumette or two. 🔥🍗
EVENT INFORMATION
No Coolers
No Weapons
Security / Bag check @event – Backpacks/purses will be checked
Folding Chairs are allowed
For more information, contact Tracy Pabst
614-570-7759 | tpabst@