Roth Brewing Co. is hosting its annual wings festival from noon-4 p.m. Sept. 8 and tickets are now available.

The North Raleigh brewery will have between 15 and 20 vendors selling wings, including Gorman Street Pub, Hooters and Fox and Hound Bar & Grill. Judges will name first, second and third place winners, as well as an honorable mention for the best wings.

The brewery also will release its Forgotten Hollow Cinnamon Porter during the event. And there will be live music by such rockabilly bands as The Straight 8s and the Rusted Rails. The brewery is located at 5907 Triangle Dr.

Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased online at rothbrewing.com/wingsfest/.
 

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If you think your wings recipe is a winner, today is the last day to sign up and compete in Ray Price Harley-Davidson's annual wings cook-off. To enter, go HERE.

The competition is next Saturday, July 14. If you just want to go eat wings, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat wings for a $5 donation.

The cooking starts at 9 a.m. Live music by Spaceship Days with Adam Lee Decker starts at 11 a.m. The wings will be served and judged at noon. Proceeds will be donated to Duke Children's Miracle Network. The event also will include a blood drive for Rex Blood Services.

The dealership is at 1126 S. Saunders St. For more information, call 919-832-2261 or go to rayprice-hd.com.