
EARLY BIRD, VIP & General admission Tickets
Get ready, Philly - this is the main event you've been hungry for!
Hoagie Throwdown, from Delicious City Philly Podcast, is where the city's best sandwich chefs go head-to-head for hoagie glory, fighting it out to earn the title of Philly's Hoagie Champion. On Sunday September 7th at Other Half Brewing in Fishtown, the winner of the belt will be chosen by YOU. And while the cold cuts are flying, local wrestlers are throwing down in the ring just feet away, vying for nothing less than total Philadelphia supremacy.
We're talking:
Sample your way through over a dozen hoagie creations - full sammie list coming soon
Live pro wrestling matches all afternoon
Celebrity chef sandwich building competition
Wrestler Meet & Greet + photo ops
Exclusive merch
Prizes for you to win on site
Local brews & drinks (one free seasonal beer with purchase)
Vendor marketplace with local food producers and wrestling memorabilia
VIP upgrades available with early entry, bonus specialty bites, commemorative merch and more
It's sandwiches, showmanship, and serious hometown pride, all rolled into one epic event. Come hungry, bring the crew, and get ready to crown a hoagie hero.
We'll keep you updated on participating resetaurants and delis on Instagram and DeliciousCityPodcast.com. Subscribe to the podcast to get the latest info every Monday!
π WHAT:
Delicious City presents HOAGIE THROWDOWN β a wrestling-themed sandwich festival featuring over a dozen hoagie creators, live pro wrestling, and a celebrity chef sandwich-building competition.
π WHEN:
Sunday, September 7th, 2025, from 12pm-5pm
πWHERE:
Other Half Brewing, located at 1002 Canal Street in Philadelphia
π JOIN US:
Tickets are available HERE
π§ SUBSCRIBE:
Subscribe to the podcast for updates and vendor reveals from your hosts Eli Kulp, Marisa Magnatta, and Dave Wez (plus all of the latest on where to eat in and around the city)
Thanks to our tag team partners:
VINCENT GIORDANO CORPORATION DELI PRODUCTS, Hoagie Throwdown sponsor
WOODER ICE, your scoop to everything Philly
BTA, Belt to Ass will be there
PRO WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT has some insane matches lined up thatβll go down right in the middle of it all! More on that coming soon
OTHER HALF BREWING for hosting this wild event
BREAKDOWN MEDIA, our podcast and media producers
Thank you CATCHPOINT and Drew Gulak for letting us take over his spot for some promo shots. Keep an eye on Instagram and TikTok to see the madness
And thanks to Zach Woomer for bringing the logo to life
Full list of vendors coming soon!
If you want to be part of the event as a vendor or sponsor, email deliciouscitypodcast@gmail.com
Additional Info:
All ages welcome (wrestling is family-friendly but rowdy)
21+ must show valid ID in order to consume alcohol
Limited street parking available nearby
Ride-share or SEPTA strongly encouraged
Accessible venue for all attendees
Rain date is Sunday, 9/14
No outside food or drink allowed
Sorry, no pets (service animals welcome)