Golden Nugget to Host Atlantic City Wing Competition
Bring your appetite to the Atlantic City Wing Fest 2026 on Saturday, Jan. 31, from noon to 4 p.m. This all-you-can-eat wing sampling event offers attendees the opportunity to sample…
Bring your appetite to the Atlantic City Wing Fest 2026 on Saturday, Jan. 31, from noon to 4 p.m. This all-you-can-eat wing sampling event offers attendees the opportunity to sample wings from multiple food vendors and vote for their favorites.
Golden Nugget Atlantic City will host the wing competition in its Grand Ballroom. Attendees 21 years and older can enjoy some great craft beers and cocktails for purchase. The Billy Walton Band will provide live music.
According to an Eventbrite posting for the event, 22 South Jersey restaurants known for their "wing-slinging prowess" will be on hand for the sampling. They include the following returning favorites:
- 279 Social Kitchen & Craft Bar
- Careme's from the Academy of Culinary Arts
- Carmine's
- Chelsea 5 Gastropub from the Tropicana
- Golden Nugget (Michael Patrick's Brasserie, Dos Caminos, and Bill's Bar & Burger)
- Gordon Ramsay Steak at Harrah's
- Holy City Publick House
- Hooters Atlantic City
- Il Porcellino from Essl's Dugout fame
- King's Pub
- South Jersey Smoke House
- The Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey
- YouYu Noodle Bar at Hard Rock
New contestants include Tony Boloney's, The Byrdcage, Angeloni's II/Club Madrid, Pic-A-Lilli Inn in Shamong, Rhythm & Spirits in Philadelphia, Hank Saucein Sea Isle City, TacocaT, and more.
Tickets for the 1 to 4 p.m. session are only $55 (additional processing fees apply for online orders). Admission includes unlimited wings and dipping sauces from all restaurants.
Limited-edition T-shirts designed by pop culture artist Mike Bell are available for pre-order for only $25 ($30 for double-extra-large and larger sizes).
Learn more and purchase your tickets on Eventbrite.
