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Wienermobile arrives by sea

Iconic hot dog on wheels makes first ferry ride to Lewes
The Wienermobile is safely on dry land at the ferry terminal. It was escorted by two vehicles to a local hotel. BILL SHULL PHOTOS
Bill Shull
July 25, 2024

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is always on a roll, but on July 24, it was also on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.

The iconic 27-foot-long vehicle made a grand entrance aboard the MV New Jersey at the Lewes terminal around 7:15 p.m.

BBQ Bridgget and Relishing Riley, known as Hotdoggers, were in the cockpit for the Wienermobile’s latest trip on the ferry.

Even though it is a hot dog on wheels, the Wienermobile received a hero’s welcome.

Passengers waiting to drive on the ferry jumped out of their cars for selfies. One of Delaware River and Bay Authority’s K-9 officers and his dog posed for pictures.

The Wienerrmobile has been around since 1936. Oscar Mayer now has six Wienermobiles that travel the country year-round.

The Wienermobile will be at the Weis Market in Millsboro from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, July 26; Weis Market in Millville 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 27 and at Weis Market in Lewes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 28.

Home2 Suites in Lewes is hosting Wienerpalooza from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, July 28. The celebration will include activities for kids and, of course, free hot dogs.

 

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile arrives on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry July 24. The iconic hot dog on wheels was making its latest on the ferry.
The iconic Wienermobile turned heads as the ferry turned around at the Lewes Terminal.
Ferry passengers enjoyed having the VIP onboard and even got a look inside.
Another view of the ferry backing into the dock with the Wienermobile ready to roll.
The 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels pulls into the terminal aboard the ferry New Jersey.
The Wienermobile drives off the ferry to a hero’s welcome.
There’s even a hot dog on the dashboard of the Wienermobile.
The Wienermobile draws a crowd of people who want a picture with the iconic vehicle, even a DRBA K-9 got a look.
The Wienermobile outside Weis Markets in Lewes July 25.
Oscar Mayer’s BBQ Bridgget, who drove the Wienermobile for its trip on the ferry, poses in front of her ride during the Lewes Weis Markets event.
BBQ Bridgett takes a picture of the Ginder family from Lancaster, Pa., in front of the Wienerrmobile. Shown are (l-r) Dustin Ginder, Alec Ginder and Heather Ginder. Heather said she remembers seeing the famous vehicle when she was a kid and still has her original wiener whistle.
Oscar Mayer’s Relishing Riley hands out a wiener whistle at the Weis Market event July 25.

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Bill Shull has been covering Lewes for the Cape Gazette since 2023. He comes to the world of print journalism after 40 years in TV news. Bill has worked in his hometown of Philadelphia, as well as Atlanta and Washington, D.C. He came to Lewes in 2014 to help launch WRDE-TV. Bill served as WRDE’s news director for more than eight years, working in Lewes and Milton. He is a 1986 graduate of Penn State University. Bill is an avid aviation and wildlife photographer, and a big Penn State football, Eagles, Phillies and PGA Tour golf fan. Bill, his wife Jill and their rescue cat, Lucky, live in Rehoboth Beach.

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