All Your Sausage Fest FAQs Answered

Katie Coy, Managing Editor | May 16, 2024 4:51 pm | Add a comment | 211 reads

Our inaugural Sausage Fest is only one day away! All set to kick start at FFC South Square tomorrow (May 17) at 4pm and running until 9pm on Sunday (May 19) it is going to be one meaty extravaganza you don’t want to miss!

Ahead of the fest we’re answering all of your FAQs like: does sausage size really matter? And which country has the biggest sausage? No, joking aside here is everything you need to know ahead of the fest!

What food and drink will be at Sausage Fest?
We’ve got 40+ vendors serving up a whole range of sausages and hot dogs along with snacks and plenty of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You can check out more details on the vendors in these two posts:

Will there be sausages and hot dogs that are only available at the fest?
Yes! Numerous vendors have created special sausages and hot dogs that will only be available at the fest. You can read more about them in the links to our vendors posts above.

How do I buy tickets?
You can buy tickets by scanning the QR code below, early bird tickets are RMB 25 but they're sold out for Friday and Saturday and we only have a few left for Sunday so you'll have to get them fast! Standard tickets are RMB 35 and VIP tickets are RMB 108.

What do the standard early bird tickets include?
Sausage Fest wristband and themed bandana*.

From left to right the bandana's for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

*There will be a different themed bandana each day. Will you accept the challenge to collect them all?!

What does the VIP ticket include?
The VIP tickets include:

Themed phone strap (RMB 30 value)
Themed fridge magnet (RMB 25 value)
Themed bandana (RMB 20 value)
Themed bag (RMB 30 value)
Sausage hair band (RMB 15 value)
Sausage Fest wristband (RMB 35 value)

Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes, you can buy tickets at the door for RMB 35 per person.

How do I find my ticket after I’ve bought it and how do I get into the festival?
If you’ve already bought a ticket it’s best to prepare the QR code for the e-ticket in advance by following the instructions in the poster below. When you arrive at the venue, go to the “early bird ticket” entrance, show your QR code and you’ll be given a bracelet to enter the festival.

What time does the festival start and finish?
Sausage Fest is running Friday through Sunday, May 17-19, at the following times:

Fri, May 17, 4-9pm
Sat, May 18, 11am-9pm
Sun, May 19, 11am-9pm

Will there be any interactive games or competitions at the festival?
Yes! We've got Slipped Disc, a tug-of-war competition that will see teams of eight battle it out on Saturday and Sunday at 5pm.

We also have a Viral Dance Competition for those who want to show off their moves on Saturday and Sunday at 3pm.

Is there a schedule of activities?
Yes, we’ve got a great line up of activities at the festival, you can check out the schedule for entertainment below and find out more about the entertainment and other activities that will be at the festival by clicking here.

Which day is most recommended to go to the fest?
On Friday we will be having our special collaborative night with DADA, so if you want to listen to some great tunes and start the weekend with a bang we’d recommend going then! Saturday will be the peak day, so if you’re looking for a less busy vibe with fewer queues, we recommend attending on Sunday.

Can I bring children to the fest?
Yes, children are welcome! We have plenty of kid-friendly activities in our dedicated Kids Corner run by Tinkergarten, click here for more details on all the family friendly fun. Also don’t forget that children 1.4m and under get into the fest for free on Saturday and Sunday before 2pm and children under 1.2m get in for free all day!

Can I bring pets to the fest?
Unfortunately for this festival pets are not allowed, so you’ll have to leave your furry friends at home.

Where are the toilets located at the festival?
There are toilets located right next to the venue in the FFC shopping mall on the first, second and third floors. Just look out for the signs below!

Is there a dress code for the fest?
Yes! Sausages, sausages and more sausages! Throw on any sausage or hot dog related clothes you might have, whether that’s a mustard-yellow shirt or some ketchup-red pants we want to see it! Got a pair of lederhosen languishing at the back of your closet? Now’s the perfect time to chuck them on! We will also have our Beijinger Swag Store at the fest selling a range of sausage and hot dog themed attire and accessories so head there if you want to kit yourself out.

How do I get to the festival?

Sausage Fest is taking place at the South Square of the Financial Fortune Center (FFC).

FFC South Square 北京财富金融中心（FFC）南广场
5 Sanhuan Zhonglu, Hujialou Jiedao, Chaoyang District
朝阳区呼家楼街道东三环中路5号

Here’s how to get there via:

Ride-Hailing App
If you’re using a ride-hailing app simply type in FFC and select the Financial Fortune Center. If you’re using the Chinese version of Didi you can also select the south square as an exact drop-off location.

Taxi
If you’re taking a taxi, you’ll need to ask your driver to take you to 财富金融中心南广场 cáifù jīnróng zhōngxīn nánguǎngchǎng.

Subway
The nearest subway stop is Jintaixizhao (金台夕照) on Line 10, and you’ll want to go out of exit A then turn right and walk directly north. You’ll be able to see the Financial Fortune Center straight ahead of you!

Sausage Fest will be taking place at FFC South Square on May 17 from 4-9pm and on May 18 and 19 from 11am-9pm. Early bird tickets are RMB 25, VIP tickets are RMB 108 and tickets on the door are RMB 35. You can purchase tickets by scanning the QR code in the poster above.

FFC South Square 北京财富金融中心（FFC）南广场
5 Sanhuan Zhonglu, Hujialou Jiedao, Chaoyang District
朝阳区呼家楼街道东三环中路5号

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