WingFest
Thank you to all who came out for another great season of WingFest! Congratulations to 2024 winner, Savory Station! Stay tuned for 2025 dates, bands and competitors...
Listen to Music, Eat Wings, Be Happy!
This event has evolved over time into its current state as a competition decided by the people’s vote — each paid guest through the gate receives one vote ticket which can be used to select your favorite wing vendor of the night. Voting ends at 9:30pm to be tallied and a winner announced by 9:45pm! All seven winning restaurants will compete at The Finals to determine the Tussey Mountain Wing King!
For over 20 years, WingFest at Tussey Mountain has been drawing hungry, happy crowds to the slopes on Thursdays in the summertime. Thousands come for the competition, the camaraderie and the entertainment, as up to 30 local restaurants and 14 top local and nationally touring bands participate each season.
Parking
FREE!
Gate:
5:30pm – 10:00pm
Admission:
$10 adults
$5 youth*
*Youth age is 7-17 (6 and under are FREE)
Once inside the Amphitheater, use CASH to purchase Amphitheater tickets. Use these tickets to purchase wings, drinks, and other items from the many different vendors located at the event.
1 ticket = $1.00
CONGRATULATIONS TO 2024 WINNER:
SAVORY STATION
Purchase Tickets in Advance:
STOP BY THE TUSSEY MOUNTAIN TICKET OFFICE!
Skip the lines and get right to your favorite amphitheater spot when you purchase WingFest admission and food & beverage tickets in advance!
All 8 weeks of WingFest are available to buy ahead of time, as well as tickets used to purchase food and drinks. Purchase them (cash or check) in our upper Ticket Office (beside the Lodge).
Upcoming Events
Food at WingFest
In addition to competing Wing vendors, these awesome businesses will be set up and serving great food and drinks at every WingFest:
- Doan’s Bones BBQ
- Packer’s Concessions
- Rosie’s Pierogies
- Rita’s Italian Ice
- Crazy Carl’s Kettlecorn
WingFest is more than just wings and sauce, it's also been voted as the “Best Place to See Live Music” in State College — and we’ve got another great slate of entertainment on stage this season! From the best local bands to nationally touring tribute acts, you’ll want to sing along to the tunes you know with the people you love at one of the nicest spots in Happy Valley. And if wings ain’t your thing, we’ve got other great food, too! Re-entry is permitted for WingFest, so you can enjoy the other activities at Tussey Mountain like Go-Karts, Mini Golf, Batting Cages and Skate Park!
WingFest 2024 is presented in part by:
WingFest FAQs
- What exactly is WingFest? WingFest is a wing competition and concert rolled into one! WingFest takes place on 8 Thursdays throughout the summer, bringing together all of the best restaurants, businesses and food vendors to one centralized location. Wing competitors are there serving up their sauces trying to win YOUR vote! Each paid guest receives a vote ticket at the gate, which can be used to cast your selection for your favorite wing competitor. The winner of that round moves on to the Finals in the 8th week to battle it out for the overall champion. Two great bands perform on stage each night.
- How does the event work? Once inside the amphitheater, use cash or card to purchase WingFest tickets. One WingFest ticket is $1, and these tickets do not expire (accepted only at WingFest events)! Use these tickets to purchase wings, beverages, other food options and even chairlift rides.
- Is there an ATM on site? An ATM is located inside the main doors of the Tussey Mountain Lodge (next to the amphitheater entrance) and a second ATM is located at the Fun Centre building (note: the Fun Centre closes at 8pm).
- How much does it cost to attend? It is $10 for adults (age 18+), $5 for youth (age 7-17) and free for children (age 6 and under).
- What CAN we bring inside the amphitheater? Chairs and/or blankets are recommended for seating and can be brought inside. There are limited chairs and picnic tables inside the amphitheater. A personal water bottle carrying water is permitted (one per person). You may also bring trays/tupperware/or other items that may make carrying all of your wings easier (wings are served in disposable paper boats). Pop-up tents and umbrellas are permitted but they must be set up along the east fence line or behind the access road (see a staff member at the gate for clarification) and they must be anchored to the ground securely.
- What CAN’T we bring inside the amphitheater? Coolers and outside food & beverage are not permitted. Pets are not permitted. Weapons (firearms, knives, etc) are not permitted. Fireworks and other loud or bright objects are not permitted and may be subject to removal.
- Are dogs permitted? Pets are not permitted – ADA service animals only. No emotional support, therapy, comfort or companion animals. For clarification on service animals, visit the ADA website.
- What other food items besides wings will be available? BBQ, pizza, fresh-cut fries, chicken tenders, nachos, pierogies, haluski, italian ice.
- Is there a charge for parking? Parking is FREE at WingFest! Cars and trucks only – no RV or camper parking is permitted unless approved by management. Motorcycles are welcome as well, and will be directed to motorcycle parking areas.
- Can we camp or park overnight? There is no camping at Tussey Mountain. In the event where a vehicle needs to be parked overnight, contact a staff member that evening for approval. Vehicles must be off of the property by 10am the following day.
- What else is there to do at WingFest? Fun Centre activities are open during WingFest and re-entry is permitted. Stop by the gate on your way down to get your hand stamped for easy re-entry to the amphitheater. Go-Karts, Mini Golf, Batting Cages and the Skate Park are all open during WingFest until 8pm.
- How can I become a vendor or competitor? Send an email to info@tusseymountain.com !
