Hot dog fans unite! The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is driving across the country and will soon make several stops in North Texas.
Shaped like a hot dog, the vehicles travel across the country year-round. There are only six Wienermobiles in the world, making them some of the rarest vehicles on the road. Staffed by enthusiastic team members known as Hotdoggers, they showcase the automobile while handing out the iconic Wiener Whistles to eager fans. Frankly, that’s pretty cool!
Here’s where to find it:
Plano
When: Oct. 10, 2024 | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: 8801 Ohio Drive, Plano | Walmart Supercenter
Frisco
When: Oct. 11, 2024 | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: 12220 Farm to Market Road 423, Frisco | Walmart Supercenter
Dallas
When: Oct. 13, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: 5809 East Lovers Lane, Dallas | Tom Thumb
Picture this: in 1936 Carl Mayer walked into his Uncle Oscar's office with a bold new advertising idea featuring a 13-foot-long hot dog-shaped car that would cruise through the streets of Chicago, spreading the word about Oscar Mayer hot dogs.
By 1940, it gained fame throughout the East and Midwest. However, during World War II, the Wienermobile was retired from the road due to gas rationing. In 1952, the Wienermobile made a triumphant comeback, with five new vehicles hitting the streets of America. Designed by Gerstenslager of Wooster, Ohio, and built on a Dodge chassis, these 22-foot-long hot dogs were the first to feature a sound system and a sunroof.
In 1977, the Wienermobile vehicles were retired from service after logging thousands of miles. Wear and tear, combined with a shift in focus toward television advertising, led to the program being put on hold.
However, in 1986, the Wienermobile made a comeback for its 50th birthday celebration, drawing huge crowds at every appearance. The response was overwhelming, with fans sending in cards and letters requesting to see the iconic two-ton frank. This enthusiasm prompted the decision to build a new fleet and resume touring in 1988.
Flash forward to today, the Wienermobile tours are still going strong, all across the country.
To see where the Wienermobile is headed next, visit the link here.
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