“I’ve been waiting for a long time, since like August,” said 6-year-old Piper.

Children and adults alike were given wiener whistles, post cards, stickers, coupons and more.

“It’s something that always makes people happy,” said employee Camila Fowler, also known as Hotdogger’ Cook ‘Em Cam. “Sometimes people need something to brighten their day, and I’m happy to help.”

The fleet of six, more than 20 foot long hot dog vehicles, have toured the highways of the United States since 1988. It dates back to the origins in 1883, when Bavarian immigrant Oscar F. Mayer started the business.

A father laughs and holds his daughter as she blows on her new Oscar Mayer wiener whistle on Thursday at Super One Foods in Negaunee. (Journal photo by Antonio Anderson)

The Wienermobile was at Super One Foods in Marquette Friday. Marquette Mountain will be the next stop on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the U.P. Children’s Museum in Marquette on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m, and will be giving away free hot dogs. After this visit, the Wienermobile will be moving on to Wisconsin.

Antonio Anderson can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 550. His email address is aanderson@miningjournal.net.