
Taste the Best
Sample wings from some of the Capital Region's best local restaurants.

The Capital Region's Hottest Food Competition
The Capital Region's best restaurants. Thousands of wings. One night. One champion.
Proceeds benefit the St. Jude the Apostle School Tuition Assistance Program.
Capital Region Wing War 21
The Experience

Sample wings from some of the Capital Region's best local restaurants.

Help determine who takes home People's Choice.

Restaurants battle for Wing Wars bragging rights and the crown.

Event proceeds help support tuition assistance for students at St. Jude the Apostle School.
The Field
They've come from across the Capital Region for one reason: the crown.

Clifton Park

Rensselaer
About Us At Illusive Restaurant & Bar, we strive to create unforgettable gastronomic experiences by fusing innovative flavors with traditional techniques. Our talented chefs use only the finest ingredients for dishes that are as visually stunning as they are delicious.

Albany
About us Ralph's Tavern Established over 75 years ago, new owners, Lee Yattaw & Joseph Wein, have kept the tradition of great Italian-American food and providing daily specials. Still claiming, you don't change something that works. And for decades, Ralph's Italian-American fare works. Stop by and taste what the locals have always known.

Albany
IF IT DOESN'T SAY TEXAS, IT'S NOT TEXAS ROADHOUSE® Legendary means Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides, Ice-Cold Beer, and of course, our irresistible Fresh-Baked Bread.

Clifton Park
Hospitality is Our Passion At Mazzone Hospitality, our goal is to serve great food, make people feel special, and create unforgettable memories. Whether we are catering a wedding or social event at one of our venues, a backyard party or corporate event, or you are dining at one of our PRIME Dining locations, you can count on the highest level of service and the finest food in the Capital District.

Troy
At Brown's Brewing Company, we proudly stand as a family-owned brewery boasting two enchanting waterfront locations. Our commitment is to cater to the discerning tastes of craft beer enthusiasts and food connoisseurs alike. Here, the art of brewing meets the mastery of fresh scratch cooking, creating an immersive experience that captures the very essence of our ingenuity, passion, and innovation. Join us on a journey where every sip and bite exemplifies the distinctive identity that defines Brown's Brewing Company. We fervently believe in thinking independently and drinking independently, and we invite you to join us at the source. - Garry & Kelly Brown, fearless leaders, pioneers, owners

Watervliet

Troy
Carol’s Place has been a family owned and operated business since 1983. The owner, Carol, lived just two short blocks from here when she opened with only her 3 children as her first employees! Today, you can see Three Generations through the windows of Carol’s Place and many extended family members. We as a family work hard to prepare Quality Fresh Selections for your family, using only the finest ingredients! “From our Family to Yours!”
Think your wings can win?
Become a CompetitorThe Format
Restaurants from across the Capital Region enter their best wings.
Hundreds of wing fans descend on Franklin Terrace.
Sample wings from competing restaurants.
Help choose the People's Choice champion.
Judges and fans determine who leaves with Wing Wars bragging rights.
The Tradition
What started as a local wing competition has become a Capital Region tradition. For more than two decades, restaurants, wing fans and local businesses have come together for one unforgettable night of food, competition and community.
History
More than 20 years of wings. More than 20 years of bragging rights.
2025
Blind Taste Test Grand Champion
Brown's Brewing Company
2025
Blind Taste Test First Runner-Up
Mazzone Hospitality
2025
Blind Taste Test Second Runner-Up
The Babbling Brook
2025
People's Choice
Black Bear Inn

Wing Wars has always been about more than bragging rights. Event proceeds support the St. Jude the Apostle School Tuition Assistance Program, helping make a St. Jude education accessible to more families.
Plan Your Night
Saturday, November 14, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Franklin Terrace Ballroom