Get ready for the 56th Annual World Championship Dainty Contest! 🎉

Join us on Monday, July 27th, as we gather on George Hauck Way to see who will be crowned the 2026 Dainty World Champion. 🏆

The World Championship Dainty Contest will begin at 5 pm on George Hauck Way (intersection of Hoertz and Goss Avenue) with dignitaries hitting things off, followed by player competition. As always, there will be bologna, beer, and bands in addition to the Contest. If you’re interested in playing in the Dainty Contest, players can sign up starting at 4:30 pm day-of. All contestants must be 45 or older to play.

Before the official game on Monday, head over to @themerryweather (1101 Lydia Street) for the Dainty Pre-Game FUNdraiser on Saturday, July 25th. We’ll be kicking off the day’s festivities with the Dainty Parade at 4 pm. The parade will start at Emerson Park, weave through the streets of Schnitzelburg, and we’ll end up at The Merryweather around 4:30 pm. At 5 pm, the carnival games, including the Dainty Batting Cage, Lemon Drop, a cake wheel, and more, will start. At 6 pm, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) will take to the ring in the middle of Hickory Street. Between wrestling matches, we’ll have the Bologna Sandwich Eating Contest and the Pickle Juice Drinking Contest. The event will end at 9 pm, but The Merryweather will be keeping the vibes going through closing time.

More info and a full schedule of events: https://www.daintyfest.org.

Big THANKS to @bribowers for creating this year’s artwork! We’re hoping it’s the year of the woman, since one has yet to be crowned a Dainty Champion. Swipe to see the pic that inspired Bri’s artwork!

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