Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida on July 3, 2024. Credit: Photo by Dave Decker

Hard to believe, but Ybor City’s infamous Hot Dog Party—the City of Tampa’s original hot dog eating competition—will mark 20 meaty years on the scene in 2026.

But first, the throwdown, which is kind of like a movie-themed Coney Island meets the best cover concert ever, hops on the tracks to solve a “Murder On the Glizzy Express.”

Providing the tunes at Crowbar this year are Pinellas crooner Kristopher James, Tampa rock band Lychee Camp, the Dogfather Jeremy Gloff and DJ Wally Rios who’ll spin between sets and during the competition.

The show also features a homecoming from expat Tampa rapper Gat$ who’s putting the finishing touches on his debut Roc Nation LP, Life On Film.

Expect Clam Master Jay—who runs one of the city’s best food pop-ups—to get extra creative with his hot dog offering in the courtyard.

Tickets to “Hot Dog Party 19—Murder on the Glizzy Express” happening Thursday, July 3 at Crowbar in Tampa are still available for $14.56.