| $175 | 2012 Jun 3 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Pioneer Day |
Meadow Vista, CA |
|
| | 2012 Jun 3 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Sell it Again Sam's |
Riverside, CA |
can choose meat or tofu dogs |
| | 2012 Jun 2 | | Donut Pizza Eating Competition |
Psycho Donuts |
Campbell, CA |
|
| $1,000 | 2012 May 28 | I |
Hooters World Wing-Eating Championship Qualifier |
| San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2012 May 27 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Vista Strawberry Festival |
Vista, CA |
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| | 2012 May 26 | | Pancake Eating Contest |
Penny's All American Cafe |
Pismo Beach, CA |
|
| $800 | 2012 May 25 | |
Corn Dog Eating Contest |
Sacramento County Fair |
Sacramento, CA |
|
| $1,000 | 2012 May 20 | |
Five Pound Burger Competition |
Sylvester's Burgers |
Atascadero, CA |
qualify between April 1 - May 19 |
| | 2012 May 20 | | Sushi Eating Contest |
Ichiban Hillcrest |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2012 May 20 | | Pasta Eating Contest |
San Diego Sicilian Festival |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2012 May 20 | | Ramen Eating Contest |
Ton-Chan Ramen |
San Gabriel, CA |
|
| $478 | 2012 May 19 | |
DashBurger hamburger eating competition |
The Aussie Pub |
Pacific Beach, CA |
10 minutes all you can eat 1/4 lb burgers |
| 1.5 lb burger | C | Triple Kingburger Challenge |
Fatburger |
CA |
locations throughout USA - See fatburger.com |
| 12 ultrahot chicken wings | C |
Hellfire Challenge |
Smoke Eaters |
3 locations, CA |
no drinking or napkins allowed, finger licking required - formerly 911 Challenge at University Chicken |
| 2 .5 lb burgers | C | Aucklander 3AM White Lady Special Wall of Fame |
The New Zealander Restaurant and Pub |
Alameda, CA |
burger is topped with New Zealand Cheddar, Ham Slice, Pineapple Ring, Over Easy Fried Egg, Pickled Beet, Tomatoes, Grilled Onions & Garlic |
| 3 big bowls | C | Pho Challenge |
Pho Super Bowl |
Alhambra, CA |
|
| 20 oz. burger | C | Signature Burger |
Daisy's Cafe - Viejas Casino |
Alpine, CA |
|
| 32 inch pizza | C | The Big Gun |
Parry's Pizzeria |
American Canyon, CA |
|
| 5 lb. burrito | C | Five Pound Burrito |
195 Bar |
Anaheim, CA |
|
| 2.5 lb. bbq sandwich | C |
The Beast |
Blake's Place |
Anaheim, CA |
|
| 2-3 foot burrito | C | 2-3 Foot Burrito |
Casa 7 mares |
Anaheim, CA |
|
| 5 lb. burrito | C | King Ranch Burrito |
La Casa Garcia |
Anaheim, CA |
|
| 4 lb. burger | C | OMG Burger |
The Catch |
Anaheim, CA |
includes 2 lb. fries |
| 8 lb. burger | C | Double OMG Burger |
The Catch |
Anaheim, CA |
includes 2 lb. fries, eating fries is not required, award not available to professional eaters |
| 3 lb. hot dog | C | 3 Pound Hound |
The Catch |
Anaheim, CA |
|
| 12 inch burger | C | Willy Burger Record |
Hazel's Drive In |
Antioch, CA |
burger comes with variable number of patties (single patty is 5/8 lb.) record is reportedly 8 |
| 3 lb. burger | C | The Dog Pounder |
Lumpy's Diner |
Antioch, CA |
|
| 6 lb. omelet | C | 6 lb. Kitchen Sink Omelette |
Lumpy's Diner |
Antioch, CA |
|
| 6+ lb. breakfast | C | No 3, "The Intimidator" |
Lumpy's Diner |
Antioch, CA |
contains hash browns, eggs, cheddar cheese, ham, bacon, sausage, hot links, beef patties and chicken fried steak |
| 4 lb. burrito | C | El Loco Supremo |
Carmella's |
Arcata, CA |
|
| cookie sandwich | C | Ice Cream Sandwich Challenge |
The Cookie Mill |
Azusa, CA |
2 big cookies with 8 scoops of ice cream between them |
| 3 lb. brownie | C | The Beauty |
Jimano's Pizza |
Bakersfield, CA |
includes 12 scoops ice cream, has 4, 2 & 1 person challenges |
| 12 stuffed pizza | C | The Beast |
Jimano's Pizza |
Bakersfield, CA |
prize increases $5 with each failed challenge |
| big burritos | C | Arturo Grande Burrito |
La Mina Mexican Restaurant |
Bakersfield, CA |
|
| 2.5 lb. burger | C | The Big Bad Bull Shed Burger |
The Bull Shed Bar & Grill |
Bakersfield, CA |
includes 2.5 lb. french fries |
| 2 lb. burger | C | The Justin Burger |
The Farmhouse |
Banning, CA |
|
| big sandwich | C | The Junkyard Challenge |
The Sandwich Stoppe |
Beaumont, CA |
coming soon, as of Feb 5, 2011 |
| 10 ice cream sandwiches | C |
Ice Cream Sandwich Challenge |
Cream |
Berkeley, CA |
|
| 6 patties | C | Six Feet Under |
Sumo Grub |
Berkeley, CA |
six tempura-fried hamburger patties, all with different sauces, two fried slices of macaroni and cheese, fried Twinkies and Oreos |
| 40 oz. steak | C | 40 Ounce Porterhouse |
Porterhouse Bistro |
Beverly Hills, CA |
|
| 4 lb. burrito | C | Big Juan Burrito |
Sonora Cantina |
Big Bear Lake, CA |
|
| 3 lb. burger | C | Giant Whiz Burger Challenge |
Boulder Creek Brewery and Cafe |
Boulder Creek, CA |
french loaf of bread topped with six 1/2 pound burgers, 1 pound of french fries, one pound of crispy fried onions and one pound of "Whiz" sauce, includes 20 oz milkshake |
| 10 spicy wings | C | Ghost Chili Wing Challenge |
Boulder Creek Brewery and Cafe |
Boulder Creek, CA |
french loaf of bread topped with six 1/2 pound burgers, 1 pound of french fries, one pound of crispy fried onions and one pound of "Whiz" sauce, includes 20 oz milkshake |
| 6 items | C | Six Food Under |
Digger's Diner |
Brentwood, CA |
6 items are appetizer Crypt burger, cheese fries, milkshake, deep fried Oreos and a fruit cup, also Hayward and Concord locations |
| bowls | C | Pea Soup Record |
Pea Soup Andersen's |
Buellton, CA |
current record is 17 bowls, reportedly prize was once a trip to Denmark |
| 30 in pizza | C | The Ultimate Challenge |
Camini's |
Burbank, CA |
|
| 2 lb. burger | C | Golden Glory Burger |
Golden Acorn Casino |
Campo, CA |
|
| big sandwich | C | The Woolley Mammoth |
Flying Elephant Pub & Grill |
Carlsbad, CA |
|
| Large Belly Buster sub sandwich |
C | Belly Buster Wall of Fame |
Granite's Original Sandwich Shop |
Carmichael, CA |
|
| 12 inferno hot wings | C |
Inferno Hot Wing Challenge |
Bella's Sports Pub |
Chico, CA |
|
| 12 hot wings | C | "Urn" Your Wings |
Mad Dash Pizza |
Chico, CA |
wings 150K on Scoville scale, cannot drink 5 minutes after finishing challenge |
| 4 patty burger | C | Aaron's Passing Fancy |
Madison Bear Garden |
Chico, CA |
includes 2 bratwurst and 1 pound cheese fries |
| 5.5 lb. burger | C | 5.5 Pound Burger |
Tommy's Market Street Grill |
Colusa, CA |
includes fries and large drink |
| 36 inch burrito | C | 36 Inch Burrito |
Cliff's Texas Style Burritos |
Compton, CA |
Only available 1st Friday of each month… If completed full refund and $25 gift certificate |
| 10 lb. pizza | C | Battle the Beast |
Graziano's |
Corona, CA |
for 2 person teams |
| 9 lb. burrito | C | 9 Pound Burrito |
Mi Pueblito |
Cotati, CA |
|
| 5 lb. burrito | C | Five Pound Burrito |
El Alabajeno |
Culver City, CA |
|
| 5 lb. burger | C | 5 Pound Burger |
That Bar |
Danville, CA |
|
| 3.5 lb. burrito | C | Three and a half pound burrito |
The Prickly Pear Cantina |
Danville, CA |
|
| giant burrito | C | Super Giant Burrito |
Taqueria Guadalajara |
Davis, CA |
|
| 3 lb. burger | C | Three Pound Burger |
Luck E Boyz |
Downey, CA |
|
| 6 lb. burrito | C | Big Boss Burrito |
unir restaurant & bar |
Dublin, CA |
|
| 3 lb. burger | C | The Goliath Burger |
Fred's Old Fashioned Burgers |
El Cajon, CA |
|
| 25 atomic wings | C | Wing King Challenge |
Buffalo Wings & Rings |
Elk Grove, CA |
|
| super sushi roll | C | Super Challenge Roll |
Miyozen |
Emeryville, CA |
|
| 2 lb. burger | C | 4x4 Challenge |
Lumberyard Tavern and Grill |
Encinitas, CA |
includes 1 lb. fries |
| 6 lb. cheesesteak | C | Philly Cheese Steak Challenge |
Philly Cheese Steak Shoppe |
Eureka, CA |
|
| quad burger | C | Tsunami Burger |
Surfside Burger Shack |
Eureka, CA |
|
| 22 in. hot dog | C | 22 Inch Chili Dog |
Auto Club Speedway |
Fontana, CA |
includes 3 lb. fries |
| 2 lb. burger | C | Carine Burger |
Carine's Fish Grotto |
Fort Bragg, CA |
includes 2 pounds of fries |
| 5 lb. burger | C | 5 Pound Burger - defunct |
Deep Fried Twinky and Pastrami Shop |
Fremont, CA |
restaurant closed, location in Valero gas station |
| 25 in pancake | C | The Grand Slam Challenge |
Batter Up Pancakes |
Fresno, CA |
topped w/ 10 egg scramble and country potatoes |
| 30 in. burrito | C | Tortillon |
El Mariachi |
Fresno, CA |
|
| 1.5 lb. burger | C | Triple Double Burger |
Hero's Sports Lounge and Pizza Company |
Fresno, CA |
|
| 2.75 lb. calzone | C | Megazone |
Milano |
Fresno, CA |
current record is 17 minutes |
| 30 in pizza | C | 30 In Pizza |
Popolo's Pizza & More |
Fresno, CA |
for 2 person teams, $500 awarded to first finishers (not sure if available for subsequent finishers) |
| 1 lb. burger | C | The Defibrilator |
Red Zone Sports Grill |
Fresno, CA |
topped with cheddar-cheese sauce, bacon, beef chili, fried egg, fries, coleslaw, sliced red onions, sliced tomatoes and avocados |
| 1/3 lb. burger | C | The Mighty Yeti |
Sequoia Brewing Company |
Fresno, CA |
topped w/ two slices of ham, two fried eggs, four slices of bacon, onion rings, three slices of cheese |
| 2 lb. burger | C | Two Pound Burger |
The Net Grill |
Fresno, CA |
|
| 6 pancakes | C | Pancake Challenge |
Heroes Bar & Grill |
Fullerton, CA |
available Sunday morning |
| 18 in sausage | C | Polish Sausage Challenge |
Joe's |
Fullerton, CA |
|
| 9 musubis | C | Triple Threat Challenge |
Ola Hawaiian BBQ |
Fullerton, CA |
3 spam musubis, 3 BBQ Beef musubis, 3 chicken musubis & 3 scoops macaroni salad |
| 7+ lb. musubi | C | Stan-Musubi |
Ola Hawaiian BBQ |
Fullerton, CA |
4 layers of rice, layer of Spam, layer of BBQ Beef, layer of BBQ Chicken wrapped in 3 sheets of seaweed |
| big burrito | C | Burrito Challenge |
Osuna's Mexican Grill |
Glendora, CA |
|
| 28 inch pizza | C | 28 Inch Pizza |
Red Devil Pizza |
Granada Hills, CA |
for 2 person teams, current record is 8:15 minutes - Set by Monson & Wells |
| 3 lb. burger | C | Ultimate Challenge |
Tailgators Sportsbar & Grill |
Grass Valley, CA |
|
| 6 lb. burrito | C | White Rabbit vs. Man / Woman |
White Rabbit Truck |
greater Los Angeles area, CA |
|
| 28 inch pizza | C | 28 inch Fatte Pizza |
Fatte Albert's Pizza Co. |
Hanford, CA |
does not appear to be any prizes associated w/pizza |
| 7 scoop sundae | C | Superior Oversize Sundae (SOS) |
Superior Dairy |
Hanford, CA |
|
| spicy burrito | C | Habanero Sam Challenge |
Amigo Tacos |
Hermosa Beach, CA |
burrito has ghost pepper |
| 3 ft. sub | C | 36 Inch Philly Cheesteak Sandwich |
Big Mike's Sandwiches |
Hermosa Beach, CA |
|
| entire pan pizza | C | The Pan Club |
Zeppy's Pizzeria |
Hermosa Beach, CA |
|
| 4 lb. burrito | C | Four Pound Burrito |
Sancho's Tacos |
Hesperia, CA |
|
| 3 lb. sandwich | C | The Challenger |
Sunset Deli |
Hollywood, CA |
|
| 5 lb. burrito | C | Ghetto Burrito |
El Cilantro |
Imperial Beach, CA |
|
| 14 in burrito | C | Surf-n-Turf Burrito |
Esther's Mexican Food |
Imperial Beach, CA |
|
| 12 egg omelet | C | Situation Breakfast Challenge |
Jersey Boys Diner |
Imperial Beach, CA |
|
| plates | C | Sushi House Record - men |
Sushilicious |
Irvine, CA |
|
| plates | C | Sushi House Record - women |
Sushilicious |
Irvine, CA |
|
| tacos | C | Taco Eating Record |
Chino's Rock & Tacos |
Isla Vista, CA |
|
| 6 lb. calzone | C | The Calzilla |
Giovanni's Isla Vista |
Isla Vista, CA |
|
| 40 oz porterhouse | C | The Logger |
McNally's Fairview Lodge |
Kernville, CA |
|
| Big Bertha burrito | C | Big Bertha Wall of Fame |
Los Gringos Locos |
La Canada, CA |
|
| 3 lb. burrito | C | Burrito El Campeon |
Rigoberto's Taco Shop |
La Jolla, CA |
burrito contains french fries instead of rice and beans |
| 16 in deep dish pizza | C |
Rosati's Challenge |
Rosati's |
La Quinta, CA |
for 2 person teams |
| 5 lb. burrito | C | El Merendero Burrito |
El Merendero's |
La Verne, CA |
No reward - burrito advertised as feeding 4 |
| 30 in pizza | C | 30 Inch Pizza |
Mandy's Pizza |
Ladera Ranch, CA |
|
| giant chili dog | C | Home Wrecker |
Lake Elsinore Suns games |
Lake Elsinore, CA |
contains three 1/2 lb chili dogs topped with 1.5 lbs. French Fries, two lbs. chili and .75 lb of cheese and diced onions |
| 2 lb. burger | C | Filthy McNasty |
Lake Elsinore Suns games |
Lake Elsinore, CA |
burger stuffed with 2 hot dogs, bacon and cheese |
| 6 spicy wings | C | Wall of Flame |
Chatterbox Cafe |
Lake Isabella, CA |
must wait one minute before drinking anything |
| spicy taco | C | Zombie Taco Challenge |
Genkiyaki |
Lakewood, CA |
can't drink 15-20 minutes after eating taco |
| spicy hot dog | C | Atomic Chili Dog Challenge |
Spanky'ss Dog House |
Livermore, CA |
cannot drink for five minutes after finishing |
| 2 lb. burger | C | Mad Dog Burger |
Andre's Cafe |
Lodi, CA |
also have 3 and 6 pound burgers |
| 6 lb. burrito | C | 6 Pound Burrito |
Vintage Sports Grill |
Lodi, CA |
opens Spring 2012 |
| big chicken fried stak | C |
Chicken Fried Steak Challenge |
Wine Country Casino & Restaurant |
Lodi, CA |
|
| 4 lb. sushi roll | C | Godzilla Roll |
Sushi Delight |
Lomita, CA |
|
| 3 Triple By-pass burgers | C |
Triple Bypass Challenge |
49'rs Tavern |
Long Beach, CA |
|
| 28 in. Pepperoni pizza | C |
LW Pizza Legend |
LW Pizza |
Long Beach, CA |
DEFUNCT - Challenge no longer available |
| 54 inch square pizza | C |
54" x 54" Pizza |
Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria |
Los Angeles, CA |
$1000 to be awarded to seven person team finishing in under 2 hours - Hollywood Blvd. location only |
| 36 inch pizza | C | 36 inch pizza |
Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria |
Los Angeles, CA |
also a Las Vegas location |
| triple burger | C | Triple Decker Burger |
Bistrotek |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| plates of sushi | C | Sushi Wall of Fame |
Daichan Kaiten Sushi |
Los Angeles, CA |
sushi arrives on conveyor belt |
| big burrito | C | The Pregnant Burrito |
El Nopal |
Los Angeles, CA |
The current record is 5 burritos in 1.5 hours. |
| 4+ lb. burrito | C | Manuel Burrito |
El Tepeyac Cafe |
Los Angeles, CA |
not sure if any prizes are awarded for finishing burrito |
| 27 in sandwich | C | Big Fat Fatty |
Fat Sal's Deli |
Los Angeles, CA |
time increased to 40 minutes, size increased to 27 inches |
| 5 patty burger | C | Annhilator |
Grill 'Em All Truck |
Los Angeles, CA |
contains 3 grilled cheese, must be requested - not on menu, sandwiches |
| 7 lb. burrito | C | Ultimate Destroyer Burrito |
Kosher Pizza World |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| 48 oz. steak | C | Double Cut Porterhouse |
Mastro's |
Los Angeles, CA |
also have 2 Scottsdale, AZ locations |
| bowl spicy ramen | C | Special #2 |
Orochon Ramen |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| 7 lb. burrito | C | Seven Pound Burrito |
Pizza World |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| 1 lb. burger | C | Mayor's Choice Burger |
Riordan's Tavern |
Los Angeles, CA |
tavern owned by former LA mayor |
| spicy cheesesteak | C | The Man vs. Food Challenge |
Stray Cat Cafe |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| 1 lb. burger | C | The Cardiac Burger |
The Bucket |
Los Angeles, CA |
topped w/ bacon, ham mushroom, chesse, ham, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles |
| 2 1/2 lb. burger | C | The Monster |
Tompkins Square Bar & Grill |
Los Angeles, CA |
topped with smoked mozzarella, tillamook cheddar, gruyere, bacon, caramelized onions, onion strings, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles |
| big donburi bowl | C | Bikkuri Don |
Wakasaya |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| cookie sandwich | C | Tang's Tower |
Chunk-n-Chip Cookies |
Los Angeles - mobile, CA |
sandwich increases a level when completed |
| 2.5 lb burger | C | 2.5 Pound Burger |
Sylvester's |
Los Osos (also Atascadero), CA |
|
| 4. lb burger | C | Bubba's Big A** Burger |
Grumpy's Sports Restaurant |
Mammoth Lakes, CA |
|
| 10 tacos | C | Taco Tuesday Challenge |
OB's Grill & Bar |
Manhattan Beach, CA |
|
| 6 lb. enchilada | C | Chupacabra Challenge |
Taco Lezama |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| double burger | C | Dinah-Mo HumBurger |
Harvest Moon |
Modesto, CA |
|
| spicy burrito | C | Grande Habanero Burrito Challenge |
Hotel Leger |
Mokelumne Hill, CA |
might be only on Mondays |
| 2.5 pound burger | C | Quad Hogg |
HOGGS Gourmet Grill |
Moreno Valley, CA |
|
| 3 2.5 lb. burritos | C | Big Ed Burrito Challenge - defunct |
Green Burrito |
multiple southern Cal sites, CA |
challenge has not been available since Carl's Jr. acquired Green Burrito |
| 2 lb. burger | C | Tank's "Bust Yo' Belly Burger" |
Buster's |
National City, CA |
|
| 8 lb. burger | C | Loch Ness Monster Challenge |
McDini's Diner and Sports |
National City, CA |
4 eggs 9 slices of cheese, 8 strips of bacon |
| bbq sandwich | C | Pigskin Challenge |
Rudy's Pub & Grill |
Newport Beach, CA |
also a Foothill Ranch location |
| 5 lb. burrito | C | Five Pound Burrito |
Tacos Tamazula |
Norco, CA |
|
| 7 lb. nachos | C | 7 Pound Nachos |
Hot's Cantina |
Northridge, CA |
|
| spicy burger | C | Inferno Burger Challenge |
Henry's Burgers |
Novato, CA |
|
| 8+ lb. burrito | C | Abuelo Macho burrito |
Taqueria Mi Pueblo |
Novato, CA |
|
| big banana split | C | Fenton's Ice Cream Challenge |
Fenton's |
Oakland, CA |
|
| extra large torta | C | Tortasaurus Challenge |
Los Paisanos Taqueria |
Oakland, CA |
|
| 5 lb. burger | C | The Mighty Fiver |
The Beachside Grill |
Oceanside, CA |
|
| 24 in. pizza | C | Alaska Size Pizza |
Neighbor's Pizza |
Olivehurst, CA |
for 2 person team |
| 24 in pizza | C | Alaska-Size Pizza |
Neighbors Pizza |
Olivehurst, CA |
for 2 person teams |
| 9 sliders | C | Big Box Challenge |
The Burnt Truck |
Orange County, CA |
3 cheeseburger, 3 fried chicken, and 3 sliders of your choice and a box of tater tots |
| 20 sliders | C | Yokozuna Challenge |
The Burnt Truck |
Orange County, CA |
|
| 72 oz. steak | C | 72 Ounce Steak |
Iron Hog Restaurant and Saloon |
Oro Grande, CA |
|
| 7.625 lb. burrito | C | 7 Pound 10 Ounce Burrito |
Bonfire Grill @ 710 Beach Club |
Pacific Beach, CA |
|
| 4 lb. sushi roll | C | Freedom Roll |
American Sushi House |
Pacifica, CA |
|
| 4 burgers | C | Monster Lulu Challenge |
McLulu's |
Paramount, CA |
|
| spicy pizza | C | Dr. Death's Suicide Pie |
Luigi Ortega's |
Pasadena, CA |
|
| 2.33 lb. burger | C | Bubba's Challenge |
BubbaQue's BBQ and Burgers |
Petaluma, CA |
14 strips of bacon, 14 onion ring & 14 slices of cheese, includes 1.25 lb. fries |
| 3.5 lb. hot dog | C | The Challenge Dog |
Roy's Chicago Doggery |
Petaluma, CA |
includes french fries & shake, must choose at least 3 toppings |
| 2 lb. burger | C | Desperado Gang |
Outlaw's Bar & Grill |
Playa Del Rey, CA |
comes with sausage, bacon, and the whole works on a special bread |
| 4.5 lb burger | C | Scrum Burger Challenge |
Up and Under Pub and Grill |
Point Richmond, CA |
includes 1.5 lb. fries |
| 8 pattie burger | C | The Bowlcracker |
Juicy Burger |
Porterville, CA |
|
| Beast burger | C | The Beast Burger |
Cordova Restaurant Casino |
Rancho Cordova, CA |
|
| 20 in pizza | C | BBQ Chili Cheeseburger Pizza |
Waters Cafe @ Agua Caliente Resort Casino |
Rancho Mirage, CA |
topped w/2.5 lb ground beef, 1 lb. bacon, 1 lb. chili, 1 lb. mozzarella cheese, 1 lb. cheddar cheese, 14 oz. BBQ sauce |
| extra large pizza | C | Man (or Woman) vs. Food Challenge |
BallPark Pizza |
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA |
for 2 man or 3 woman team |
| 4 lb. burger | C | Man vs. Food Challenge |
Fat Boy's Rotisserie & Sandwiches |
Redding, CA |
no longer includes a pound of fries |
| 30 in pizza | C | 30 Inch Pizza |
Luigi's Pizza |
Redding, CA |
for 3 person teams |
| 2 lb. burger | C | 32 oz Burger |
Big John's Cafe |
Redondo Beach, CA |
32 oz burger with custom bun and generous portions of vegetables, total weight 6 lbs. |
| hot dogs | C | Hot Dog Record |
Fab Hot Dogs |
Reseda, CA |
|
| 5 lb. burrito | C | Axle Mega Burrito |
Taco Station |
Riverside, CA |
|
| 5 lb. burrito | C | Manuel's Special |
Panchito El Tepeyac Cafe |
Rocklin, CA |
|
| 1 lb. burger | C | Sweet Lew Burger |
The Chef's Table |
Rocklin, CA |
topped w/ fried chicken breast, hickory smoked bacon, tomato, lettuce, gravy, fries, fried egg, cheese, aioli & a whole pickle l |
| 5 lb. hot dog | C | 5 Pound Spicy Chili Dog |
Parker's Hot Dogs |
Roseville, CA |
|
| 12 buttermilk pancakes | C |
Lester's Meal Deal |
The Original Pancake House |
Roseville, CA |
includes 8 scrambled eggs, 6 pieces of bacon, 6 links of sausage, 1 apple pancake or dutch baby pancake, challenge terms & award to be announced |
| breakfast plate | C | Hot Mess Eating Contest |
BarWest |
Sacramento, CA |
English muffins piled with six eggs, six slices of bacon, six sausage links and country potatoes |
| 44 oz. burger | C | Fab Five Burger |
Center Court |
Sacramento, CA |
restaurant owned by former NBA player Chris Webber |
| 5 lb. burger | C | 18 Wheeler |
Drewski's @ Republic Bar and Grill |
Sacramento, CA |
|
| 1 lb. burger | C | The Big Redwood Burger |
Lumberjack's Restaurant |
Sacramento, CA |
|
| big burger | C | Burger Wall of Fame |
Nationwide Freezer Meats |
Sacramento, CA |
|
| 4 lb. pho bowl | C | Pho King Challenge |
Pho Bac Hoa Viet Restaurant |
Sacramento, CA |
2 lbs. of noodles & 2 lbs. of meat |
| pancake sandwich | C | Triple D Pancake Challenge |
Rivers Edge Cafe & Espresso |
Sacramento, CA |
triple decker pancake sandwich with bacon, hash browns, eggs & cheese inside |
| 4 pounds | C | 24" Cheesesteak Challenge |
Steak Escape |
Sacramento, CA |
Eat a 24" Cheesesteak Sandwich with 2 lbs of steak with all the fixings with a large fry and large drink. |
| 2.25 lb. burger | C | Big Ben Challenge |
Streets of London |
Sacramento, CA |
has 6 onion rings and 6 strips of bacon |
| 4 sushi rolls | C | Suki Sushi Challenge |
Suki Sushi |
Sacramento, CA |
reservation is required, total weight is four pounds |
| 2 big sandwiches | C | King of Sacramento |
The Cheese Steak Shop |
Sacramento, CA |
must eat 2 King of Sacramento sandwiches, large fries and a tastykake |
| patties | C | Patty Record |
The Squeeze Inn |
Sacramento, CA |
Wrestler Mauricio "The Executioner" Broadway holds the current record of 10 patties (They do not count this as a win because he did not eat the cheese . . . The record is sill 9) |
| patties | C | XL Grindhouse Challenge |
XL Grindhouse |
Salinas, CA |
current record is 11 patties |
| 4 lb. burrito | C | 4 Pound Burrito |
BBQ Republic |
San Diego, CA |
|
| 1 lb. burger | C | Big Ass Burger Challenge |
Big Bertha's |
San Diego, CA |
|
| 12 egg omelet | C | Broken Yolk Café Special |
Broken Yolk Café |
San Diego, CA |
challenge includes generous pile of homefries and two biscuits |
| BBQ feast | C | The Trough |
Bull's Smokin' BBQ |
San Diego, CA |
|
| 38 oz. steak | C | Club 38 |
Bully's East Restaurant |
San Diego, CA |
includes 2 side dishes, after 5 38 oz steaks the 6th is free |
| 20 in sandwich | C | Cap's Challenge |
Capriotti's |
San Diego, CA |
|
| 8 lb. pizza | C | The Big Rocco Challenge |
Chicago Rocco's |
San Diego, CA |
|
| 5.5 lb. cheesesteak | C |
The Defibrillator |
Ciro's Pizzeria & Beer House |
San Diego, CA |
|
| 40 ouce steak | C | Porterhouse for Two |
Cowboy Star Restaurant and Butcher Shop |
San Diego, CA |
|
| 2 lb. burger | C | The Big One |
Daddy-O's |
San Diego, CA |
includes milkshake and order of cheese fries |
| 7 torpastas | C | Torpasta Record |
Devine Pastabilities |
San Diego, CA |
torpastas are rolls stuffed with pasta |
| spicy noodles | C | Man vs. Wok |
JWok |
San Diego, CA |
|
| big pizza | C | Krust Ultimate Challenge |
Krust Pizzeria |
San Diego, CA |
|
| hot dogs | C | TJ Hot Dog Record |
Lucha Libre Taco Shop |
San Diego, CA |
hot dog wrapped in bacon and topped with ketchup, mustard, mayo, grilled onions and peppers, current record is 15 |
| 30 inch pizza | C | 30 inch pizza |
Luigi's at the Beach |
San Diego, CA |
for two person teams, 32 teams successful |
| 3 sandwiches | C | Cheesesteak Challenge |
McGonagle's |
San Diego, CA |
|
| 2.5 lb. burger | C | Da Ultimate Burger Challenge |
Nicky Rotten's |
San Diego, CA |
|
| big bowl pho | C | Pho 20 Challenge |
OB Noodle House |
San Diego, CA |
has 2 lbs. noodles, 2 lbs. meat and a pint of beer |
| 4 lb. fish & chips | C | The Great White Whale Challenge |
Shakespeare Pub & Grille |
San Diego, CA |
2 lb battered cod, 2 lb chips (fries) and a side of peas |
| 3 lb. burger | C | 3 Pound Burger Challenge |
The Corner |
San Diego, CA |
topped w/six slices of cheese, two eggs, our homemade chili and jalapeños |
| 2 spicy tacos | C | Wall of Flame |
True North Tavern |
San Diego, CA |
|
| large pizza | C | Large Pizza Challenge |
Big D's Pizzeria |
San Dimas, CA |
|
| 4 lb. sushi roll | C | Killer Whale Roll |
Bay Shabu Sushi Sake |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| big bowl | C | The Mountain |
Eva's Hawaiian Cafe |
San Francisco, CA |
bowl contains fries, rice, meat & topped with a fried egg |
| spicy burrito | C | John’s Suicide Kimchi Burrito Challenge |
John's Snack & Deli |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| big bowl | C | Pho Challenge |
Pho Garden |
San Francisco, CA |
contains 2 lbs. noodles and 2 lbs. combination beef with tripe |
| 1 lb. burger | C | King Kong Burger |
Urbun Burger |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| 24 inch sandwich | C | 24 Inch Cheesesteak |
Amato's |
San Jose, CA |
|
| 6 scoop banana split | C |
The Tornado Club |
Baskin Robbins |
San Jose, CA |
Willow Street location only |
| 5.25 pound burrito | C | Burritozilla |
Iguana's Taqueria |
San Jose, CA |
no award for finishing |
| 30 in pizza | C | The Coliseum Challenge |
Tony and Alba's Pizza and Pasta |
San Jose, CA |
four 4 person teams |
| 4 ft. burrito | C | Four Foot Burrito |
Una Mas | San Jose, CA |
|
| 4 patty burgers | C | Burger Challenge |
JJ's Homemade Burgers |
San Juan Bautista, CA |
challenge includes 4 patty burgers, a plate of fries and a milkshake |
| 28 in pizza | C | 28 Inch Pizza |
Babbo's Pizza |
San Luis Obispo, CA |
for 2 person teams, free drinks included during challenge attempt |
| 1 lb. burger | C | Baron of Higuera |
F. McLintock's |
San Luis Obispo, CA |
|
| 10 mini burgers | C | Mini Burger Challenge |
Frank's Famous Hot Dogs |
San Luis Obispo, CA |
|
| 3 lb. tri tip sandwich | C |
The Brahma Bull |
Rib Line BBQ & Grill |
San Luis Obispo, CA |
|
| 4 lb. sausage sandwich | C |
The Boss Hog |
Neto's Market & Grill |
Santa Clara, CA |
includes 1 lb. fries |
| 20 inch pizza | C | Belly Buster Pizza |
Pizza Party |
Santa Clara, CA |
|
| 5 lb. meat | C | The Gogi Challenge |
Gogi House |
Santa Clarita, CA |
can choose any combination of meats weighing 5 lb. |
| 72 oz. steak | C | 72 Ounce Steak |
Route 66 Classic Grill |
Santa Clarita, CA |
|
| 30 in. pizza | C | 30 Inch Pizza |
Sam & Andy's Giant Manhattan Pizza |
Santa Maria, CA |
|
| 1 lb. burger | C | Quadruple Tom's Cheeseburger |
Tom's Take Out |
Santa Maria, CA |
|
| 24 oz. burger | C | Monster Burger |
Yankee Doodles |
Santa Monica, CA |
|
| 75 oz. tamale | C | 75 Ounce Tamale |
Familia Diaz Cafe |
Santa Paula, CA |
must be ordered a week in advance |
| 4.5 lb. burger | C | Waffle Burger Challenge |
Landre's Sports Bar & Grill |
Santee, CA |
|
| 5 1 lb. pancakes | C | Pancake Challenge |
Seiad Valley Store & Cafe |
Seiad Valley, CA |
about 20 people in past 2 decades have finished challenge |
| bbq feast | C | "Are You Texas Enough" Challenge |
Smoke City Market |
Sherman Oaks, CA |
|
| 4 lb. pho | C | Pho Real Challenge |
Bamboo Cafe |
Simi Valley, CA |
contains 2 lb. noodles and 2 lb. meat |
| big burger | C | Da Bomb |
Scheck & Shay's Rockin' Diner |
Simi Valley, CA |
available in "Double Trouble" version with twice the meat |
| 12 scoop shaved ice sundae | C |
The Big Kahuna Bowl |
Tutu's Hawaiian Ice Cream Shack |
Simi Valley, CA |
|
| 7+ lb. burger | C | Mother Load Burger |
Outlaws BarBQ & Steakhouse |
Sonora, CA |
includes 2 pounds of fries |
| .5 lb. burger | C | The Full Monty |
Murphy's Irish Pub |
South Lake Tahoe, CA |
burger has 10 toppings |
| 6 sandwiches | C | Big Food Challenge |
Mix n' Munch Cereal and Grilled Cheese Cafe |
South Pasadena, CA |
must also eat a Jumbo Cookie Bowl |
| 13 lb. burger | C | 13 pound burger |
49er Sports Grill |
Sutter Creek, CA |
includes 2 lb. fries |
| 5 lb. burger | C | Ultimate Burger Challenge |
Bull Pen Burgers & Links |
Temecula, CA |
reopened Mar 2012, served with 1 lb. chili cheese fries, topped w/12 slices of American Cheese, 1/2 lb. of Bacon, 1 Whole Beefsteak Tomato, Red Onion, Lettuce, Pickles, Pineapple, Texas Red Chili, Avocado, Mustard, and Thousand Island dressing |
| patties | C | Patty Record |
EZ-Take Out Burger |
Temecula, CA |
|
| 5 lb. burger | C | The Weigh-In Burger |
Kelsey's @ Pechanga Resort & Casino |
Temecula, CA |
|
| bbq meal | C | Man vs. Food BBQ Challenge |
Sweet Lumpy's BBQ |
Temecula, CA |
1/2 rack baby back ribs, 1/2 bbq smoked chicken, sausage, 1/2 lb beef brisket, 1/2 lb pulled pork, 3 side dishes and 3 muffins |
| big bbq meal | C | Man v. Food BBQ Challenge |
Sweet Lumpy's BBQ |
Temecula, CA |
full rack ribs, half BBQ chicken, 2 sausages, 1/2 lb. brisket, 1/2 lb. fries |
| 5 lb. burger | C | The Five Alarm Burger |
Buffalo Fire Department |
Torrance, CA |
total weight 5 lbs. 1 lb. bun, 2 lb. meat, 1 lb. cheese, 1 lb. toppings and 1lb. of fries. |
| 2 lb. burger | C | Big Wallie |
Wallie's Drive In |
Tracy, CA |
also have 6 and 9 pound burgers |
| big BBQ sandwich | C | The Boss Hogg |
Beach Pit BBQ |
Tustin, CA |
other Orange County locations, not clear if challenge is offered there |
| 12 egg omelet | C | TBC Touchdown Breakfast Challenge |
Tustin Brewery |
Tustin, CA |
only available Sunday mornings during football season, includes 1 lb. potatoes & 4 pieces toast |
| 9 patty cheesburger | C |
Belly Buster Challenge |
Be-Bop's Diner |
Ukiah, CA |
includes 2 lb. fries and a 25 ounce milkshake |
| 2 #10 spicy tuna rolls | C |
Ninja Roll Challenge |
Yagumo Sushi |
Van Nuys, CA |
requires signing liablity waiver |
| 5 lb. burger | C | Elk Burger |
Elks Lodge #1430 |
Ventura, CA |
includes 1 lb. fries only available 4th Friday of every month, reservations required |
| 28 in. pizza | C | 28 Inch Pizza |
Valentini Pizza |
Victorville, CA |
for 2 person teams, available Tue, Wed, Thurs |
| 5.5 lb. burrito | C | "El Grande" |
El Rosal Mexican Restaurant |
Visalia, CA |
|
| 44 oz. burger | C | The 521 Burger |
McCovey's |
Walnut Creek, CA |
|
| 8 scoop sundae | C | The Kitchen Sink |
San Francisco Creamery Co. |
Walnut Creek, CA |
|
| 49 ounce porterhouse | C |
49er Club |
Vic Stewart's |
Walnut Creek, CA |
|
| 5 lb. spicy burrito | C |
Patron Burrito |
Gringo Tacos |
West Covina, CA |
|
| 48 oz steak | C | Tomahawk |
Sherbourne |
West Hollywood, CA |
|
| 3 lb. burger | C | OMG Burger |
Fox Sports Grill |
Westlake Village, CA |
starts August 22, 2010 |
| big pizza | C | Big League Challenge |
Stadium Pizza |
Wildomar, CA |
|
| 7 lb. burger | C | Big Burger |
Thumbs Up Burger & Deli |
Windsor, CA |
|
| big burrito | C | Super Giant Burrito |
Taqueria Guadalajara |
Woodland, CA |
|
| 2 jumbo subs | C | Jumbo Sub Challenge |
Dan's Super Subs |
Woodland Hills, CA |
women can eat 1 Jumbo & 1 regular sub to win challenge |
| 2 lb. burger | C | Hogzilla Burger |
Route 62 Diner |
Yucca Valley, CA |
burger is 4 lb. total |
| | 2012 May 16 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Freshies Restaurant |
South Lake Tahoe, CA |
|
| $100 | 2012 May 5 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Shipmates Sports Bar |
Cerritos, CA |
|
| | 2012 May 5 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Livermore Wine Festival |
Livermore, CA |
6 spots to be chosen by drawing |
| $100 | 2012 May 5 | | Master the Monster |
Panchito El Tepeyac Cafe |
Rocklin, CA |
|
| | 2012 May 5 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Tecate My Body @ The Local |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2012 May 1 | | Kryptonite Eating Contest |
Ike's Place |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| $50 | 2012 Apr 29 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Chili Cook Off |
Bonita, CA |
|
| $2,750 | 2012 Apr 28 | I |
The World Deep-Fried Asparagus Eating Championship |
Stockton Asparagus Festival |
Stockton, CA |
|
| | 2012 Apr 27 | | Hooters Wing Eating Contest |
Wings for Heroes @ Flightdeck |
Anaheim, CA |
|
| | 2012 Apr 24 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
South Hills Church |
Corona, CA |
|
| | 2012 Apr 22 | | Charity Wing Eating Contest |
Dirty Birds |
Pacific Beach, CA |
prizes for most wings eaten & most money raised |
| | 2012 Apr 21 | | Burrito Babes Inaugural Burrito Eating Contest |
Clover Park |
Santa Monica, CA |
will hold 30 minute & single burrito contests |
| | 2012 Apr 20 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Baja Sharkeez |
Hermosa Beach, CA |
will reportedly give away $1000 in cash |
| $375 | 2012 Apr 15 | |
Pizza Eating Contest |
Central Valley Pizza Festival |
Lemoore, CA |
|
| | 2012 Apr 15 | | Rib Eating Contest |
Spring Street Smokehouse |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2012 Apr 14 | | Shuck & Slurp Oyster Eating Contest |
Kincaid's |
Redondo Beach, CA |
|
| | 2012 Apr 14 | | Vegetarian Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Chicago Style Hot Dogs |
Santa Rosa, CA |
|
| | 2012 Apr 7 | | Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest |
The Flower Fields |
Carlsbad, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2012 Apr 7 | |
"Giant" Cali Burrito Challenge |
McCoppin Hub |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2012 Apr 4 | | Battle to the Bone Wing-Off |
Wings-N-Things |
Carmel Mountain, CA |
qualify by eating 12 atomic hot wings |
| ($100) | 2012 Apr 4 | |
Wing Eating Contest - Hottest |
Bub's at the Ballpark |
San Diego, CA |
will have ayce and hot wing rounds |
| ($100) | 2012 Apr 4 | |
Wing Eating Contest - AYCE |
Bub's at the Ballpark |
San Diego, CA |
will have ayce and hot wing rounds |
| $500 | 2012 Mar 31 | |
Yeti Challenge finals |
Sequoia Brewing Company - Tower location |
Fresno, CA |
|
| | 2012 Mar 27 | | Nugget Eating Contest |
Chick-fi-A @ USC |
Los Angeles, CA |
registration deadline March 17 |
| | 2012 Mar 24 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Pizza and Pumps |
Anderson, CA |
|
| | 2012 Mar 24 | | Yeti Challenge qualifier |
Sequoia Brewing Company |
Fresno, CA |
winners at two Fresno locations will face off on March 31 |
| | 2012 Mar 23 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
The Waterfront Cafe |
Suisun City, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2012 Mar 21 | |
Wing Eating Contest - Hottest |
Bub's Dive Bar |
Pacific Beach, CA |
will have ayce and hot wing rounds |
| ($100) | 2012 Mar 21 | |
Wing Eating Contest - AYCE |
Bub's Dive Bar |
Pacific Beach, CA |
will have ayce and hot wing rounds |
| $200 | 2012 Mar 17 | |
Bangers Eating Contest |
Dillon's Irish Pub |
Chino Hills, CA |
must also drink 2 pints of Guinness |
| | 2012 Mar 17 | | Slider Eating Contest |
Phat Hogs BBQ |
Oakdale, CA |
will have men's & women's divisions |
| | 2012 Mar 17 | | Corn Dog Eating Contest |
Mayhem |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2012 Mar 17 | | Green Burrito Eating COntest |
Cisco's |
Westlake Village, CA |
|
| | 2012 Mar 12 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Tin Can Alehouse |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2012 Mar 11 | | Hot Wing Eating Contest |
Buffalo Wings and Pizza |
Culver City, CA |
|
| $200 | 2012 Mar 11 | |
Corn Dog on a Stick Eating Contest |
Festival of the Kite |
Redondo Beach, CA |
|
| $200 | 2012 Mar 10 | |
New York Hot Dog Stand Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Snowfest |
North Lake Tahoe, CA |
|
| | 2012 Mar 3 | | Stohlgren Bros. Ice Cream Eating Contest |
Snowfest |
North Lake Tahoe, CA |
|
| | 2012 Mar 2 | | Mamasake "Extreme Food Challenge" |
Snowfest |
North Lake Tahoe, CA |
|
| ($30) | 2012 Feb 27 | |
Vegan Taco Eating Contest |
Ground Control Karaoke |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| $50 ($25) | 2012 Feb 26 | |
Cheesesteak Eating Contest |
Philly's Best |
Corona, CA |
ran out of sandwiches |
| | 2012 Feb 26 | | Hot Chicken Wing Eating Contest |
Cable Car City Pub & Cafe |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| $100 | 2012 Feb 25 | |
Cupcake Eating Contest |
A Piece of Cake Bakery |
Salinas, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 23 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Applebee's |
Arroyo Grande, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 21 | | Phat Boy Eating Contest |
Phat Hogs BBQ |
Oakdale, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 18 | | Nugget Eating Contest - men |
Chick-fil-A |
La Habra, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 18 | | Nugget Eating Contest - women |
Chick-fil-A |
La Habra, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 18 | | Cupcake Eating Contest |
Christian Worship Center |
Manteca, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2012 Feb 18 | |
Grilled Sausage Eating Contest |
Rosamunde Sausage Grill |
San Francisco, CA |
must also drink two beers |
| | 2012 Feb 17 | | Burger Eating Contest |
Nuclear Blas Records |
Hawthorne, CA |
four entrants chosen at random |
| | 2012 Feb 12 | | Wing Eating Contest - women |
Norm's Place |
Danville, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 12 | | Wing Eating Contest - open |
Norm's Place |
Danville, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 11 | | Wingstop Wing Eating Contest |
Wingstop |
Irvine, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 11 | | Hooters Wing Eating Contest |
Los Angeles Boat Show |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2012 Feb 8 | |
Wing Eating Contest - AYCE |
Bub's at the Ballpark |
San Diego, CA |
will have ayce and hot wing rounds |
| ($100) | 2012 Feb 8 | |
Wing Eating Contest - Hottest |
Bub's at the Ballpark |
San Diego, CA |
will have ayce and hot wing rounds |
| | 2012 Feb 5 | | Spaghetti Eating Contest |
Eddie's Pizza & Eatery |
Claremont, CA |
|
| $500 | 2012 Feb 5 | | Half Time Rack Attack |
QN4U BBQ House |
Clovis, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 5 | | Hot Wing Eating Contest |
JSpot Comedy Club |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 5 | | Wing Eating Contest |
The Fox Sports Bar and Grill |
Pomona, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 5 | | Hot Mess Eating Contest |
BarWest |
Sacramento, CA |
English muffins piled with six eggs, six slices of bacon, six sausage links and country potatoes |
| | 2012 Feb 5 | | Hot Wing Eating Contest |
Sneak Joint |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 5 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Rocker Restaurant |
Squaw Valley, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 5 | | Mucho Macho Burrito Eating Contest |
Cisco's Westlake |
Westlake Village, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 5 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Soups Grill |
Woodland Hills, CA |
|
| | 2012 Feb 4 | | Charity Cheesesteak Eating Contest |
Sam's Club | Corona, CA |
to benefit people living with MS |
| | 2012 Jan 29 | | Stupid Hot Wing Challenge |
Clancy's Clubhouse |
Anaheim, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2012 Jan 29 | |
Aaron's Passing Fancy Eating Contest |
Madison Bear Garden |
Chico, CA |
includes 2 bratwurst and 1 pound cheese fries, will have mens womens & co-ed divisions |
| $100 | 2012 Jan 29 | |
Sushi Eating Contest |
Japan Food Festival |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2012 Jan 29 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Car Show & Rubber Ducky Derby |
Tustin, CA |
|
| $100 | 2012 Jan 27 | |
Hot Wing Eating Contest |
Mc Alan's Pub & Grill |
Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|
| | 2012 Jan 22 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Whiskey Creek Bar |
Fresno, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2012 Jan 18 | |
AYCE Wing Contest |
Bub's Dive Bar |
Pacific Beach, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2012 Jan 18 | |
Hot Wing Eating Contest |
Bub's Dive Bar |
Pacific Beach, CA |
|
| $300 | 2011 Dec 10 | |
Burger Eating Contest - professional |
The Black Pearl |
Pacific Beach, CA |
|
| | 2011 Dec 10 | | 5 Pound Gummy Bear Eating Contest |
Klub Kandie Pop Music Festival |
San Bernardino, CA |
|
| $100 | 2011 Dec 10 | |
Burger Eating Contest - amateur |
The Black Pearl |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2011 Dec 6 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Pyramid Alehouse |
Berkeley, CA |
|
| | 2011 Dec 3 | | Tamale Eating Contest |
International Tamale Festival |
Indio, CA |
|
| | 2011 Dec 3 | | Tamale Eating Contest |
Oxnard Tamale Festival |
Oxnard, CA |
|
| $200 | 2011 Nov 26 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Cafe Cabo |
LaVerne, CA |
|
| | 2011 Nov 20 | | Taquito Eating Contest |
Flacos |
Berkeley, CA |
|
| ($50) | 2011 Nov 19 | |
Nugget Eating Contest |
Chick-fil-A |
La Habra, CA |
|
| | 2011 Nov 19 | | WCW Challenge |
Wicked Chicken |
Santa Clara, CA |
|
| | 2011 Nov 13 | | Pubcakes Eating Contest |
Sea Rocket Bistro |
San Diego, CA |
|
| ($150) | 2011 Nov 10 | |
Veggie Taco Eating Contest |
Johnny's Saloon |
Huntington Beach, CA |
hands free |
| | 2011 Nov 10 | | CompEAT for Autistm |
Ben & Jerry's Seaport Village |
San Diego, CA |
need to raise $1000 to compete |
| | 2011 Nov 9 | | Rib Eating Contest |
Florentine's Grill |
Fullerton, CA |
|
| $525 | 2011 Nov 6 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
Dia de La Familia |
Brawley, CA |
|
| $100 | 2011 Nov 5 | | Rib Eating Contest |
Fabious' Corner |
Bakersfield, CA |
|
| $50 ($50) | 2011 Oct 29 | |
Junkyard Eating Challenge |
The Sandwich Stoppe |
Beaumont, CA |
includes 1 lb. fries, 32 oz drink 24 oz ice cream blitzz & cookie |
| $100 | 2011 Oct 27 | |
Pie Eating Contest |
Pumpkin Patch 2011 |
Costa Mesa, CA |
|
| ($150) | 2011 Oct 27 | |
Taco Eating Contest - men |
Johnny's Saloon |
Huntington Beach, CA |
|
| | 2011 Oct 27 | | Taco Eating Contest - women |
Johnny's Saloon |
Huntington Beach, CA |
|
| | 2011 Oct 22 | | Pick Your Poison Cupcake-Eating Contest |
Busby's East Sports Bar |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2011 Oct 20 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Johnny's Saloon |
Huntington Beach, CA |
|
| | 2011 Oct 16 | | Pie Eating Contest |
PumpkinFest |
Half Moon Bay, CA |
|
| $750 | 2011 Oct 15 | |
Burger Eating Contest |
Lumpy's |
Antioch, CA |
$40 entry fee |
| | 2011 Oct 15 | | Pie Eating Contest |
PumpkinFest |
Half Moon Bay, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2011 Oct 12 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Bub's @ the Ballpark |
San Diego, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2011 Oct 12 | |
Hot Wing Eating Contest |
Bub's @ the Ballpark |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2011 Oct 8 | | Bratwurst Eating Contest |
Oktoberfest |
Ocean Beach, CA |
|
| | 2011 Oct 8 | | Brain Eating Contest |
Zombie Ball and Crawl |
Visalia, CA |
|
| ($300) | 2011 Oct 1 | |
Lamb Eating Contest |
Lambtown |
Dixon, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 28 | | Charity Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Millers Field |
Pacific Beach, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 27 | | Shuck and Swallow! |
McCormick and Kuleto's Ghirardelli Square |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 25 | | Spicy Sushi Eating Contest |
So-Cal Summer Daze |
Industry, CA |
$15 entry fee, cannot drink water for 2 minutes after finishing |
| | 2011 Sep 24 | | Hooters Wing Eating Contest |
Orange County International Auto Show |
Anaheim, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 24 | | Dickey's Barbecue Eating Qualifier |
Dickey's Barbecue |
Pleasanton, CA |
|
| $1,500 | 2011 Sep 24 | |
Corn Dog Eating Finals |
Tehama District Fair |
Red Bluff, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 24 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Water for Children Festival |
San Diego, CA |
|
| $200 | 2011 Sep 24 | |
Wing Eating Championship |
Spin Lounge |
Whittier, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 22 | | Corn Dog Eating Qualifier |
Tehama District Fair |
Red Bluff, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2011 Sep 21 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Bub's Dive Bar |
Pacific Beach, CA |
will have all you can eat & hot wing contests |
| | 2011 Sep 21 | | Wing Eating Qualifier |
Spin Lounge |
Whittier, CA |
originally on Sept 14 |
| ($150) | 2011 Sep 18 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Seven Mile House |
Brisbane, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 18 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
West Wind Drive In Movie Theater |
Concord, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 18 | | Meatball Eating Contest |
Nevada County Italian Festival |
Penn Valley, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 18 | | Aebleskiver Eating Contest |
Danish Days |
Solvang, CA |
|
| $50 | 2011 Sep 17 | | 12 Patty Burger Eating Contest |
Fatburger |
Burbank, CA |
postponed from Aug 11 |
| $75 | 2011 Sep 17 | | Yogurt Eating Contest |
Willow Glen Yogurt & Ice Cream |
Campbell, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 17 | | Meatball Eating Contest |
Nevada County Italian Festival |
Penn Valley, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 17 | | Aebleskiver Eating Contest |
Danish Days |
Solvang, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 11 | | Earthquake Sundae Eating Contest |
Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 10 | | Rib Eating Contest |
Central Valley Rib Eating |
Manteca, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 10 | | Earthquake Sundae Eating Contest |
Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 10 | | Spam Musubi Eating Contest |
Poke Festival |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 9 | | Momster Burrito |
Mestizo's Fresh Mexican Grill |
Fullerton, CA |
available only on specific days |
| | 2011 Sep 7 | | Wing Eating Qualifier |
Spin Lounge |
Whittier, CA |
|
| $10,000 | 2011 Sep 5 | |
West Coast Hot Dog Eating Championship |
Derby Deli |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 4 | | Ramen Speed Eating Contest |
Ton-Chan Ramen |
San Gabriel, CA |
|
| | 2011 Sep 4 | | Spicy Ramen Eating Contest |
Ton-Chan Ramen |
San Gabriel, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 31 | | Wing Eating Qualifier |
Spin Lounge |
Whittier, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 28 | | 6 Pound Burrito Challenge |
OC Foodie Fest |
Anaheim, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 27 | | Rib Eating Contest |
BBQ and Fun Fest |
Fresno, CA |
|
| ($200) | 2011 Aug 27 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Bear Valley Hydroponics and Home Brewing |
Hesperia, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 27 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Garage Pizza |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 27 | | 4 x 4 Eating Contest |
Hog Wild Barbecue |
Placerville, CA |
4 x 4 consists of full orders of pork ribs, brisket, chicken and pulled pork |
| $100 | 2011 Aug 27 | |
Cheesesteak Eating Contest |
Philly's Best |
San Dimas, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 26 | | Wing Eaing Contest |
Buffalo Wild Wings |
Cerritos, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 26 | | Rib Eating Contest |
BBQ and Fun Fest |
Fresno, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 25 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Oggi's |
Huntington Beach, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 24 | | Buffalo Wing Eating Contest |
Spin Lounge |
Whittier, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 24 | | Wing Eating Qualifier |
Spin Lounge |
Whittier, CA |
|
| $50 | 2011 Aug 21 | | Hoagie Eating Contest |
Steak N Hoagie |
Santa Paula, CA |
|
| $5,000 | 2011 Aug 20 | I |
Day-Lee/Nisei Week Gyoza Eating Championship |
Nisei Week |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 14 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
San Clemente Festival |
San Clemente, CA |
will also have pickle & pie eating contests |
| | 2011 Aug 14 | | Balut Eating Contest |
Pistahan Parade & Festival |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 13 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Qualifier |
Derby Deli |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| $300 | 2011 Aug 13 | |
Yogurt Eating Contest |
Red Cup Yogurt |
Oceanside, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 13 | | Banana Split Eating Contest |
Banana Festival |
Sacramento, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 13 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
OTM Fight Shop South Bay |
Torrance, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 11 | | Dogzilla Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Orange County Fair |
Costa Mesa, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 10 | | AYCE Wing Eating Contest |
Bub's at the Ballpark |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 10 | | Hot Wing Eating Contest |
Bub's at the Ballpark |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 7 | | Teriyaki Grill Banh Mi Vietnamese sandwich eating contest |
Lemon Festival |
Chula Vista, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 7 | | Marie Callendars pie eating contest |
Lemon Festival |
Chula Vista, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 6 | | Corn Eating Contest |
La Habra Corn Festival |
La Habra, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 6 | | Choco Pie Eating Contest |
KBBQ Cook-Off |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2011 Aug 4 | | The Burnt Truck Slider Eating Contest |
Orange County Fair |
Costa Mesa, CA |
|
| $6,750 | 2011 Aug 3 | |
Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce Taco Challenge |
Fred's Mexican Cafe |
Huntington Beach, CA |
Takeru Kobayashi to compete |
| $50 | 2011 Aug 3 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Sandbar |
Santa Barbara, CA |
|
| $50 | 2011 Jul 31 | | Ice Cream Eating Contest |
Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival |
Long Beach, CA |
|
| ($400) | 2011 Jul 30 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Kyochon Chicken |
Glendale, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 30 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Whole Foods Market |
Santa Cruz, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 29 | | Big Burrito Challenge |
Mi Ranchito |
La Verne, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2011 Jul 29 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Sneak Joint |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 28 | | Bacomania Eating Contest |
Orange County Fair |
Costa Mesa, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 28 | | Man Night Eating Contest |
Fresno Grizzlies game |
Fresno, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 24 | | Kalbi Burger Eating Contest |
Kalbi Burger |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 23 | | Two Foot Sandwich Eating Contest |
Dino's Sandwich Shop |
Brentwood, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 23 | | Pasta Eating Contest |
El Dorado County Italian Festival |
El Dorado Hills, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 23 | | Nugget Eating Contest |
Chick-fil-A |
La Habra, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2011 Jul 23 | | The Big Burrito Challenge |
Mi Ranchito |
La Verne, CA |
|
| $2,800 | 2011 Jul 23 | |
Corn Dog Eating Finals |
California State Fair |
Sacramento, CA |
$25 entry fee |
| | 2011 Jul 22 | | Banana Eating Contest |
The Crossroads Nightclub |
Fresno, CA |
|
| $700 | 2011 Jul 22 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
The Links at Summerly Club House |
Lake Elsinore, CA |
$60 entry fee |
| | 2011 Jul 22 | | Corn Dog Eating Qualifier |
California State Fair |
Sacramento, CA |
$25 entry fee |
| | 2011 Jul 22 | | Treatbot Ice Cream Eating Contest |
| San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 21 | | Boo Yah Eating Contest |
Orange County Fair |
Costa Mesa, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 21 | | Corn Dog Eating Qualifier |
California State Fair |
Sacramento, CA |
$25 entry fee |
| | 2011 Jul 20 | | Wing Contest |
Bub's Dive Bar |
San Diego, CA |
will have AYCE & hot wing rounds |
| | 2011 Jul 20 | | Pasta Eating Contest |
San Jose Earthquakes game |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 17 | | Splendiferously Superiffic Summer Spectacular Ice Cream Eating Challenge - women |
Farrell's |
Mission Viejo, CA |
will have men's, women's & 4 person team contests, qualify by eating sundae June 22 - July 10 |
| | 2011 Jul 17 | | Splendiferously Superiffic Summer Spectacular Ice Cream Eating Challenge - men |
Farrell's |
Mission Viejo, CA |
will have men's, women's & 4 person team contests, qualify by eating sundae June 22 - July 10 |
| $250 | 2011 Jul 17 | |
West Coast Franks Red Hot Buffalo Wing Eating Contest |
East Village Tavern & Bowl |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 16 | | Wing Eating Contest |
San Diego Yacht & Boat Show |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 16 | | Munchathon |
Oak Canyon Park |
Silverado, CA |
5K run with stops for eating |
| | 2011 Jul 14 | | Man Vs. Food Challenge |
The Hot Dog Shoppe |
Temecula, CA |
approximately 3 lb. food |
| | 2011 Jul 12 | | Chico vs. Food |
33 Steaks Booze & Jazz |
Chico, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 10 | | BBQ Burrito Eating Challenge |
BBQ Republic |
Carmel Mountain, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 9 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Qualifier |
Derby Deli |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 4 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Grumpy's Sports Restaurant |
Mammoth Lakes, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 4 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Red Devil Pizza |
Upland, CA |
qualify by eating 18 inch pizza in under 8 minutes |
| | 2011 Jul 3 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Dillon Road House |
North Palm Springs, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 2 | | 6 Pound Burrito Eating Contest |
Outdoor Cinema Food Fest |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| ($450) | 2011 Jun 30 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Me-n-Ed's Coney Island Grill |
Fresno, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 25 | | Farmer Burger Eating Contest |
Farmer Boys | Loma Linda, CA |
|
| $100 | 2011 Jun 25 | |
Rib Eating Contest |
Rib Fest |
Oakhurst, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2011 Jun 25 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Wingstop |
Santa Maria, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 25 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Carney's |
Studio City, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 19 | | Chile Habanero Eating Contest |
Chichen Itza |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 19 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
San Diego Fair |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 19 | | Pie Eating Contest |
San Mateo County Fair |
San Mateo, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 18 | | Chile Eating Contest |
Fresno Chile Festival |
Fresno, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 18 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Father’s Day Festival & Walk-A-Thon |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 12 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Pie Bake & Piesta | Beverly Hills, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 12 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Summerfest |
Fountain Valley, CA |
for four person teams |
| | 2011 Jun 12 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier - men |
Nathan's Famous |
Hawthorne, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 12 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier - women |
Nathan's Famous |
Hawthorne, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 12 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
San Mateo County Fair |
San Mateo, CA |
|
| $250 | 2011 Jun 11 | |
Rib Eating Contest |
The Orange County BBQ Festival |
Costa Mesa, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 11 | | Stuffie’s Char-Broiler’s Wall of Flame/Shame contest |
San Mateo County Fair |
San Mateo, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 5 | | Apricot Pie Eating Contest |
Patterson Apricot Fiesta |
Patterson, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 4 | | Rib Eating Contest |
Rosenblum Cellars |
Alameda, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 4 | | Donut Pizza Eating Contest |
Pyscho Donuts |
Campbell, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 4 | I | Pizza Hut Chow-lenge |
Spike TV Guys Choice Awards | Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 4 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Pacino's Spaghetti Factory |
Tehachapi, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 4 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Pacino's Spaghetti Factory |
Tehachapi, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 3 | | Chili Eating Contest |
Downtown St. Helena |
St. Helena, CA |
|
| $1,000 | 2011 May 29 | |
Beef Bath Bonanza |
Sylvester's |
Atascadero, CA |
qualify by eating 5 pound burger before May 25, $40 qualifying fee |
| $100 | 2011 May 29 | |
Great Steak Challenge |
Iron Hog Restaurant and Saloon |
Oro Grande, CA |
|
| | 2011 May 28 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Qualifier |
Derby Deli |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| | 2011 May 22 | | Pasta Eating Contest |
Sicilian Festival |
San Diego, CA |
|
| $200 | 2011 May 21 | |
Chili Eating Contest |
Old Town Elk Grove Chili Cook Off |
Elk Grove, CA |
|
| | 2011 May 21 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Harlem Wing & Waffle |
Fresno, CA |
|
| | 2011 May 21 | | Balut Eating Contest |
Asian Heritage Street Celebration |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2011 May 19 | | Boo-Yah eating contest |
Chunk-n-Chip Truck |
Fullerton, CA |
Boo-Yahs consist of 2 oven-warm Chunk-n-Chip Cookies packed with all-natural/fresh ice cream in the middle, 5 entrants chosen randomly |
| ($100) | 2011 May 18 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Bub's Dive Bar |
Pacific Beach, CA |
will have 30 minute all you can eat round & spicy round |
| ($530) | 2011 May 15 | |
Sushi Eating Contest - men |
Ichiban Hillcrest |
San Diego, CA |
$15 entry fee, will have men's & women's divisions |
| ($530) | 2011 May 15 | |
Sushi Eating Contest - women |
Ichiban Hillcrest |
San Diego, CA |
$15 entry fee, will have men's & women's divisions |
| | 2011 May 14 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Fletch's |
San Mateo, CA |
|
| | 2011 May 7 | | Chili Eating Contest |
California Chili Championship |
San Bernardino, CA |
|
| $100 | 2011 May 7 | | Man vs. Chili Cheese Fries |
Miller's Drive In |
Weaverville, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| ($350) | 2011 May 6 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Tacos and Company |
Irvine, CA |
|
| | 2011 May 5 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Lake Elsinore Storm game |
Lake Elsinore, CA |
|
| | 2011 May 5 | | Spicy Burrito Eating Contest |
Sharkeez |
Newport Beach, CA |
will also be held at Hermosa Beach & Santa Barbara locations |
| | 2011 Apr 30 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Qualifier |
Derby Deli |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| $100 | 2011 Apr 20 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Baja Sharkeez |
Newport Beach, CA |
purse $1000 in cash & prizes |
| ($100) | 2011 Apr 20 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Bub's at the Ballpark |
San Diego, CA |
will have regular and hot wing contests |
| $180 | 2011 Apr 20 | |
Pancake Eating Contest - men |
Harbor Cafe |
Santa Cruz, CA |
$20 entry fee |
| $100 | 2011 Apr 20 | |
Pancake Eating Contest - women |
Harbor Cafe |
Santa Cruz, CA |
$20 entry fee |
| | 2011 Apr 17 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
Harley Davidson of Fullerton |
Fullerton, CA |
|
| $250 | 2011 Apr 17 | |
The Fatte Challenge |
Gazebo-Lemoore City Park |
Lemoore, CA |
for 2 person teams, $50 entry fee |
| | 2011 Apr 17 | | Charity Wing Eating Contest |
Dirty Bird's |
Pacific Beach, CA |
to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation |
| | 2011 Apr 16 | | Hot Dog Contest |
Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair and Parade |
San Diego, CA |
|
| $2,750 | 2011 Apr 16 | I |
World Deep Fried Asparagus-Eating Championship |
Asparagus Festival |
Stockton, CA |
|
| | 2011 Apr 16 | | Wasabi Eating Contest |
Mamasake |
Truckee, CA |
|
| | 2011 Apr 13 | | Spam Musubi Eating Contest |
Hukilau |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2011 Apr 10 | | Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest |
The Flower Fields |
Carlsbad, CA |
|
| | 2011 Apr 2 | | Ice Cream Eating Contest |
Yummy Grub |
Menifee, CA |
|
| | 2011 Apr 2 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Blossom Festival |
Orange Cove, CA |
|
| | 2011 Apr 2 | | Pie Eating COntest |
Apple Blossom Days |
San Luis Obispo, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2011 Mar 30 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Bub's Dive Bar |
Pacific Beach, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2011 Mar 30 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Bub's Dive Bar |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2011 Mar 30 | | Out Eat Pete |
Man Diego |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2011 Mar 27 | | Maki Madness |
RA Sushi |
Huntington Beach, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2011 Mar 25 | | Shave Ice Eating Contest |
Get Shaved |
Torrance, CA |
|
| ($775) | 2011 Mar 20 | |
Maki Madness |
RA Sushi |
San Diego, CA |
$5 entry fee |
| | 2011 Mar 20 | | Maki Madness |
RA Sushi |
Tustin, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2011 Mar 19 | | Hooters Wing Eating Contest |
Los Angeles Boat Show |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| $200 | 2011 Mar 17 | |
Bangers Eating Contest |
Dillon's Irish Pub & Grille |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| $70 | 2011 Mar 13 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Spring Forward Festival |
Escondido, CA |
$20 entry fee |
| | 2011 Mar 12 | | Pancake Eating Contest |
H-D of Anaheim-Fullerton |
Fullerton, CA |
|
| | 2011 Mar 8 | | Crawfish Eating Contest |
Dick's Last Restort |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2011 Mar 7 | | John's Suicide Kimchi Burrito Challenge |
John's Snack & Deli |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2011 Mar 6 | | Gluttony Catering's "Doughnut Eating Contes" |
Snowfest |
North Lake Tahoe, CA |
|
| | 2011 Mar 6 | | Doughnut Eating Contest |
Tahoe Snow Festival |
North Lake Tahoe, CA |
|
| | 2011 Mar 5 | | Bubba Gump Shrimp Eating Contest |
Long Beach Mardi Gras |
Long Beach, CA |
|
| | 2011 Mar 5 | | Stohlgren Bros. Ice Cream Eating Contest |
Snowfest |
North Lake Tahoe, CA |
|
| | 2011 Mar 4 | | Sandwich Eating Contest |
Port of Subs |
Grass Valley, CA |
|
| | 2011 Mar 4 | | Mamasake "Extreme Food Challenge" |
Snowfest |
North Lake Tahoe, CA |
|
| | 2011 Mar 1 | | Pancake Eating Contest |
AJ's Casual Eatery |
Roseville, CA |
televised on Fox40 |
| $150 ($100) | 2011 Feb 26 | |
Turkey Taco Showdown! |
Mr. Peabody's |
Encinitas, CA |
$30 Entry or $25 in advance (before 2/20) Fundraiser for San Dieguito Academy Girls Water Polo: Please Email Brie for Entry/More info |
| | 2011 Feb 26 | | Nugget Eating Contest |
Chick-fil-A at The La Habra Marketplace |
La Habra, CA |
original date Feb 12 |
| | 2011 Feb 17 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Hooters Gaslamp |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2011 Feb 13 | | Cookie Eating Contest |
Hillcrest Farmers Market |
San Diego, CA |
|
| $250 ($150) | 2011 Feb 11 | |
Rib Eating Finals |
Becky's Smokin BBQ |
Fresno, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2011 Feb 6 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Route 66 Classic Grill |
Canyon Country, CA |
|
| $500 | 2011 Feb 6 | | Half Time Rackk Attack |
QN4u BBQ House |
Clovis, CA |
|
| $100 | 2011 Feb 6 | | Battle Bone |
Sharkeez |
Los Angeles, CA |
6 southern California locations |
| | 2011 Feb 6 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Six Rivers Brewery |
McKinleyville, CA |
|
| | 2011 Feb 6 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Pizza Factory |
Salinas, CA |
|
| ($50) | 2011 Feb 6 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Parish Publick House |
Santa Cruz, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2011 Feb 5 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Firehouse Grill and Brewery EPA |
East Palo Alto, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2011 Feb 5 | | Chocolate Pie Eating Contest |
Belmont Shore Chocolate Festival |
Long Beach, CA |
|
| | 2011 Feb 4 | | Hooters Wing Bowl |
Hooters |
Burbank, CA |
|
| | 2011 Feb 4 | | Rib Eating Qualifier |
Becky's Smokin BBQ |
Fresno, CA |
$20 entry fee |
| $500 | 2011 Jan 30 | |
Pastrami Eating Finals |
Tommy Pastrami |
Huntington Beach, CA |
qualifiers held at 6 SoCal locations, top 2 advance to Jan 30 finals |
| | 2011 Jan 30 | | Rib Eating Contest |
Spring Street Smoke House |
Los Angeles, CA |
$30 entry fee |
| | 2011 Jan 30 | | Fish Taco Eating Contest |
Spencer Makenzie's |
Ventura, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2011 Jan 28 | | Rib Eating Qualifier |
Becky's Smokin BBQ |
Fresno, CA |
$20 entry fee |
| | 2011 Jan 27 | | Extreme Wing Eating Contest |
Swigg's Bar Sports |
Fresno, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jan 26 | | Shuck N Swallow |
Taps Fish House |
Brea, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jan 22 | | Blazin Challenge |
Buffalo Wild Wings |
Murrieta, CA |
qualify before Jan 15, 3 reality TV stars to compete |
| | 2011 Jan 21 | | Rib Eating Qualifier |
Becky's Smokin BBQ |
Fresno, CA |
$20 entry fee |
| | 2011 Jan 21 | | Hot Wing Eating Contest |
Swiggs Bar |
Fresno, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jan 14 | | Pastrami Eating Qualifier |
Tommy Pastrami |
6 SoCal locations, CA |
qualifiers held at 6 SoCal locations, top 2 advance to Jan 30 finals |
| | 2011 Jan 14 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Chino's Rock & Tacos |
Isla Vista, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jan 7 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Bakersfield Condors game |
Bakersfield, CA |
Takeru Kobayashi to compete |
| | 2010 Dec 12 | | Cheesesteak Eating Contest - women |
Philly's Best |
Corona, CA |
|
| | 2010 Dec 12 | | Cheesesteak Eating Contest - men |
Philly's Best |
Corona, CA |
|
| | 2010 Dec 11 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
The American Festival |
Long Beach, CA |
picnic style rules |
| | 2010 Dec 10 | | 36 Inch Burrito Eating Contest |
Cliff's Texas Style Burritos |
Compton, CA |
|
| | 2010 Dec 4 | | Tamale Eating Contest |
Tamale Festival |
Indio, CA |
|
| | 2010 Dec 4 | | Tamale Eating Contest |
Oxnard Christmas Parade and Tamale Festival |
Oxnard, CA |
|
| $500 | 2010 Dec 4 | | Burger Eating Contest - pro |
Bay Hill Tavern |
San Diego, CA |
$40 entry fee |
| | 2010 Dec 4 | | Burger Eating Contest - amateur |
Bay Hill Tavern |
San Diego, CA |
$30 entry fee |
| $50 | 2010 Nov 25 | | AYCE Ramen Challenge |
Shin-Sen-Gumi |
Fountain City, CA |
|
| | 2010 Nov 14 | | Octo Burger eating contest |
Pat's Place |
Berry Creek, CA |
$29.95 entry fee |
| ($50) | 2010 Nov 13 | |
Burger Eating Contest |
Farmer Boys |
Hesperia, CA |
|
| | 2010 Nov 7 | | Cheesesteak Eating Contest - men |
Philly's Best |
Corona, CA |
|
| | 2010 Nov 7 | | Cheesesteak Eating Contest - women |
Philly's Best |
Corona, CA |
must have 8 female entrants for women's division to take place |
| | 2010 Nov 7 | | Sushi Eating Contest |
Japanese Food Festival |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2010 Nov 6 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Ledbetter Park |
Cutler, CA |
|
| $500 | 2010 Nov 6 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Straw Hat Pizza |
Discovery Bay, CA |
|
| | 2010 Nov 2 | | Nutella Eating Contest |
Sycamore & Civic Center Drive |
Santa Ana, CA |
$5 entry fee |
| | 2010 Oct 30 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
The American Festival |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2010 Oct 23 | | 6 Pound Burrito Challenge |
Valley Food Truck Fest | Encino, CA |
|
| | 2010 Oct 23 | | Sandwich Eating Contest |
Subway | Fountain Valley, CA |
|
| $100 | 2010 Oct 23 | |
Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest |
Farmer's Market | Kingsburg, CA |
|
| | 2010 Oct 23 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Thee Parkside | San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2010 Oct 23 | | Sausage Eating Contest |
Oktoberfest | Yosemite Lakes, CA |
|
| | 2010 Oct 17 | | Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest |
Art & Pumpkin Festival |
Half Moon Bay, CA |
winner chosen by audience applause |
| $750 ($650) | 2010 Oct 16 | |
Burger Eating Contest |
Lumpy's Diner |
Antioch, CA |
$40 entry fee |
| | 2010 Oct 16 | | Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest |
Art & Pumpkin Festival |
Half Moon Bay, CA |
winner chosen by audience applause |
| | 2010 Oct 16 | | Calzone Eating Contest |
Il Padrino |
Pacific Beach, CA |
|
| ($250) | 2010 Oct 10 | |
Cannoli Eating Contest |
Little Italy Fiesta |
San Diego, CA |
$15 entry fee |
| | 2010 Oct 9 | | Bratwurst Eating Contest |
O B Oktoberfest |
Ocean Beach, CA |
|
| ($2,500) | 2010 Oct 9 | |
Wonton Noodle Eating Contest |
Bamboodle's |
San Gabriel, CA |
|
| | 2010 Oct 3 | | Pasta Eating Contest |
Luigi's Restaurant and Delicatessen |
Bakersfield, CA |
|
| | 2010 Oct 3 | | Cheesesteak Eating Contest - men |
Philly's Best |
Corona, CA |
|
| | 2010 Oct 3 | | Cheesesteak Eating Contest - women |
Philly's Best |
Corona, CA |
|
| | 2010 Oct 3 | | Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest |
Los Altos Fall Festival |
Los Altos, CA |
|
| | 2010 Oct 3 | | Oyster Eating Contest |
Morro Bay Harbor Festival |
Morro Bay, CA |
|
| $550 | 2010 Oct 2 | | Lamb Sausage Eating Contest |
Dixon Lambtown USA |
Dixon, CA |
$35 entry fee |
| | 2010 Oct 1 | | Grape Eating Contest |
Adams Street |
St. Helena, CA |
|
| $1,500 | 2010 Sep 25 | |
Corn Dog Eating Contest |
Tehama District Fair |
Red Bluff, CA |
qualify Sept 23, 2010 contest awarded $300 & $200 for 2nd & 3rd place |
| | 2010 Sep 24 | | Burrito Eating Contest |
The Buzz - UC Davis |
Davis, CA |
|
| | 2010 Sep 23 | | Corn Dog Eating Qualifier |
Tehama District Fair |
Red Bluff, CA |
top 6 advance to finals |
| | 2010 Sep 19 | | Cheesesteak Eating Contest |
Philly's Best |
Corona, CA |
|
| | 2010 Sep 19 | | Aebleskiver Eating Contest |
Solvang Danish Days |
Solvang, CA |
|
| | 2010 Sep 18 | | Aebleskiver Eating Contest |
Solvang Danish Days |
Solvang, CA |
|
| $100 | 2010 Sep 13 | |
5th Annual Mini-Burger Eating Contest |
Capone's Speakeasy |
Redding, CA |
$20 entry fee, 2nd place Jared 13 |
| | 2010 Sep 11 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Wienershnitzel |
Phelan, CA |
|
| $175 ($275) | 2010 Sep 11 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Rubicon Street Fest |
Sacramento, CA |
Guest Judge was Ryan Mckillop and guest announcer was Jeff Keith of Tesla |
| | 2010 Sep 11 | | Earthquake Sundae Eating Contest |
Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2010 Sep 11 | | Spam Musubi Eating Contest |
Poke Festival |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| $100 | 2010 Sep 11 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Be-Bop's Diner |
Ukiah, CA |
|
| $5,000 | 2010 Sep 6 | |
West Coast Hot Dog Eating Finals |
The Derby Deli & Dueling Pianos |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| | 2010 Sep 6 | | Muscle Beach Hot Dog Eating Challenge |
Venice Recreation Center | Venice, CA |
Furious Pete to compete |
| | 2010 Sep 4 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Semifinals |
The Derby Deli & Dueling Pianos |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| | 2010 Sep 3 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Semifinals |
The Derby Deli & Dueling Pianos |
Mission Viejo, CA |
|
| | 2010 Aug 28 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Wienerschnitzel @ Santa Anita Mall | Arcadia, CA |
|
| $300 | 2010 Aug 28 | |
Yogurt Eating Contest |
Red Cup Yogurt |
Oceanside, CA |
$39 entrance fee ($29 in advance) refunded if gallon completed in under 30 minutes |
| | 2010 Aug 21 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Wienerschnitzel |
Highland, CA |
|
| $1,500 | 2010 Aug 21 | I |
Gyoza Eating Championship |
Nisei Week Japanese Festival |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2010 Aug 21 | | Cheesesteak Eating Contest |
Philly's Best |
San Dimas, CA |
|
| | 2010 Aug 21 | X | Joey Chestnut vs. 5 amateurs |
San Francisco Street Food Festival |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2010 Aug 15 | | Tomato Eating Contest |
Fairfield Tomato Festival |
Fairfield, CA |
|
| | 2010 Aug 14 | | Tomato Eating Contest |
Fairfield Tomato Festival |
Fairfield, CA |
|
| $500 | 2010 Aug 14 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
El Taquito | Hayward, CA |
|
| | 2010 Aug 14 | | Meaner Weiner Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Avenue C and The Esplanade |
Redondo Beach, CA |
$15 entry fee |
| | 2010 Aug 8 | | Corn Eating Contest |
La Habra Corn Festival |
La Habra, CA |
|
| | 2010 Aug 7 | | Mystery Food Eating Contest |
Korean BBQ Festival & Cook-Off |
Los Angeles, CA |
food will be revealed before contest |
| ($100) | 2010 Aug 5 | |
Gyro Eating Contest |
Pita Kabob - Walnut Avenue |
Visalia, CA |
$20 entry fee |
| | 2010 Aug 1 | | Cupcake Eating Contest |
Cupcake Camp OC |
Irvine Park, CA |
|
| $100 | 2010 Jul 25 | |
La Costeña's Feel the Heat Jalapeño Eating Challenge |
Oxnard Salsa Festival |
Oxnard, CA |
|
| $1,100 | 2010 Jul 24 | A |
Bob's Burgers World Hamburger Eating Championship |
Tin Fish Restaurant | San Diego, CA |
|
| ($450) | 2010 Jul 22 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Me-n-Ed's Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Fresno, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jul 22 | I | Red Faction Mars Bar Eating Championship |
Comic Con | San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jul 22 | I | Red Faction: Armageddon Mars Bar Eating World Championship |
Tin Fish Gaslamp | San Diego, CA |
preceded by one minute record attempts |
| | 2010 Jul 18 | | Splendiferously Superiffic Summer Spectacular Ice Cream Eating Challenge - men |
Farrell's |
Mission Viejo, CA |
Qualify June 21-25, also have 4 person team "Zoo Challenge" contest |
| | 2010 Jul 18 | | Splendiferously Superiffic Summer Spectacular Ice Cream Eating Challenge - women |
Farrell's |
Mission Viejo, CA |
Qualify June 21-25, also have 4 person team "Zoo Challenge" contest |
| | 2010 Jul 14 | | Shuck & Swallow Oyster Eating Competition |
Parker's Lighthouse | Long Beach, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jul 9 | | Triple Crown Burger Eating Contest |
Three Crowns Drive In |
Kingsburg, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jul 4 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Grumpy's 4TH of July Bash |
Mammoth Lakes, CA |
$25 entry fee |
| | 2010 Jul 4 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Alameda County Fair |
Pleasanton, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jul 4 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Lincoln Park | Tracy, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2010 Jul 3 | |
5 Pound Hot Dog Contest |
Parker's Hot Dogs |
Roseville, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jul 1 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Sharkeez |
Newport Beach, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jun 26 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Nathan's Famous |
Escondido, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jun 20 | | Pancake Eating Contest |
Farmer Boys | Loma Linda, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2010 Jun 20 | |
Burger Eating Contest |
Farmer Boys | Loma Linda, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jun 13 | | Team Taco Eating Contest |
Summerfest | Fountain Valley, CA |
for four person teams |
| $250 | 2010 Jun 12 | |
Rib Eating Contest |
Orange County's BBQ Festival |
Costa Mesa, CA |
$25 entry fee |
| | 2010 Jun 5 | | Psycho Donut Pizza Eating Contest |
Psycho Donuts |
Campbell, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jun 5 | I | Pizza Hut Chow-lenge |
Spike TV Guys Choice Awards | Los Angeles, CA |
|
| ($50) | 2010 Jun 5 | |
Subway Eating Contest |
Subway | Los Angeles, CA |
|
| $1,000 | 2010 May 30 | |
Beef Bath Bonanza |
Sylvester's |
Atascadero, CA |
|
| $100 | 2010 May 30 | |
La Costena Jalapeno Eating Contest |
Carnaval | San Francisco, CA |
|
| ($50) | 2010 May 22 | |
Dumpling Eating Contest |
Pasadena Pacific Asia Museum |
Pasadena, CA |
|
| ($500) | 2010 May 16 | |
Sushi Eating Contest - men |
Ichiban Hillcrest |
San Diego, CA |
$15 entry fee |
| ($500) | 2010 May 16 | |
Sushi Eating Contest - women |
Ichiban Hillcrest |
San Diego, CA |
$15 entry fee |
| | 2010 May 15 | | Balut Eating Contest |
Asian Heritage Street Celebration | San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2010 May 8 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
San Jose State | San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2010 May 1 | | Chili Eating Contest |
California State Chili Championship |
San Bernardino, CA |
|
| | 2010 May 1 | | Macho Man Eating Competition |
Subway | West Los Angeles, CA |
|
| $2,750 | 2010 Apr 24 | I |
World Deep Fried Asparagus-Eating Championship |
Asparagus Festival |
Stockton, CA |
|
| | 2010 Apr 22 | | Rock the Tot |
Bar Louie |
Anaheim, CA |
|
| | 2010 Apr 22 | | Rock the Tot |
Bar Louie |
Arcadia, CA |
|
| | 2010 Apr 20 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Dogtown | Isla Vista, CA |
|
| | 2010 Apr 20 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Sharkeez |
Newport Beach, CA |
purse is $1000 |
| | 2010 Apr 20 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Sharkeez |
Santa Barbara, CA |
purse is $1000 |
| | 2010 Apr 18 | | 4th Annual Running of the Buffalo |
Norm's Grill | Danville, CA |
for 2 person teams, will have mens & womens divisions |
| | 2010 Apr 14 | | Oyster Eating Contest |
Third Street Aleworks |
Santa Rosa, CA |
|
| | 2010 Apr 3 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Jack London Square | Oakland, CA |
|
| | 2010 Mar 24 | | Manuel Burrito Contest |
El Tepeyac Cafe |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2010 Mar 24 | | Shuck and Swallow |
Jsix Restaurant |
San Diego, CA |
for 2 person teams consisting of shucker & eater |
| | 2010 Mar 21 | | Maki Madness |
RA Sushi |
Huntington Beach, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2010 Mar 21 | | Maki Madness |
RA Sushi |
San Diego, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2010 Mar 5 | | Wasabi Eating Contest |
Mamasake's Sushi Restaurant | Squaw Valley, CA |
also an extreme food challenge |
| | 2010 Feb 28 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Pink’s Hot Dogs at Knott’s Berry Farm’s Marketplace |
Buena Park, CA |
|
| | 2010 Feb 5 | | Frosty, Heidi and Frank Wing Bowl |
Hooters |
Lake Forest, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jan 31 | | Cheesesteak Eating Competition |
Yo! Philly's |
Alameda, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jan 31 | | Pita Eating Contest |
Pita Pit |
Valencia, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jan 30 | | Beef Bowl Eating Contest |
Yoshinoya | Escondido, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jan 24 | | Rib Eating Contest |
Spring Street Smoke House |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jan 23 | | Pancake Eating Contest |
Farmer Boys |
Riverbank, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2010 Jan 23 | |
Famous Farmer's Burger Eating Contest |
Farmer Boys |
Riverbank, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jan 17 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Chronic Tacos | Temecula, CA |
|
| $4,500 | 2009 Dec 6 | I |
Flauta Eating Finals |
Jose's La Jolla |
La Jolla, CA |
|
| | 2009 Dec 5 | | Tamale Eating Contest |
Tamale Festival |
Indio, CA |
|
| | 2009 Nov 21 | | Flauta Eating Qualifier |
Jose's La Jolla |
La Jolla, CA |
|
| | 2009 Nov 8 | | Wanko Soba Battle |
Japanese Food Festival |
Torrance, CA |
|
| | 2009 Nov 7 | | Flauta Eating Qualifier |
Jose's La Jolla |
La Jolla, CA |
|
| | 2009 Nov 1 | | Pancake Eating Contest |
Trinity Church | El Monte, CA |
|
| | 2009 Oct 25 | | West Coast Hot Dog Eating Championship |
The Derby Deli & Dueling Piano Bar |
Mission Viejo, CA |
$25 registration fee, 2 rounds top 3 from each round will go to finals |
| | 2009 Oct 24 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Tarantual Festival | Coarsegold, CA |
|
| | 2009 Oct 24 | | Flauta Eating Qualifier |
Jose's La Jolla |
La Jolla, CA |
|
| | 2009 Oct 24 | | Wonton Noodle Eating Contest |
Bamboodle's |
San Gabriel, CA |
|
| $500 | 2009 Oct 17 | |
Fire Wings Eating Contest |
The Press Box | Fresno, CA |
|
| | 2009 Oct 10 | | Flauta Eating Qualifier |
Jose's La Jolla |
La Jolla, CA |
|
| | 2009 Oct 4 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Me & Ed's Victory Grill |
Fresno, CA |
|
| | 2009 Oct 4 | | Oyster Eating Contest |
Morro Bay Harbor Festival |
Morro Bay, CA |
|
| $300 | 2009 Oct 3 | | Lamb Rib Eating Contest |
Dixon Lambtown USA |
Dixon, CA |
|
| | 2009 Oct 3 | X | Joey Chestnut bratwurst exhibition |
Santa Barbara Brewhouse |
Santa Barbara, CA |
|
| | 2009 Sep 26 | | Flauta Eating Qualifier |
Jose's La Jola |
La Jolla, CA |
|
| | 2009 Sep 26 | | Corn Dog Eating Contest |
Tehama District Fair |
Red Bluff, CA |
$12 entry fee, qualify Sept 24 |
| $100 | 2009 Sep 20 | |
Hot Wing Eating Contest |
Lil Biscuit House |
San Mateo, CA |
$20 entry fee |
| | 2009 Sep 20 | | Aebleskiver Eating Contest |
Solvang Danish Days |
Solvang, CA |
|
| | 2009 Sep 19 | | Aebleskiver Eating Contest |
Solvang Danish Days |
Solvang, CA |
|
| | 2009 Sep 14 | | Dodger Dog Eating Contest |
LA Dodgers game |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2009 Sep 12 | | Flauta Eating Qualifier |
Jose's La Jolla |
La Jolla, CA |
|
| | 2009 Sep 12 | | Earthquake Sundae Eating Contest |
Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| | 2009 Sep 12 | | Spam Musubi Eating Contest |
Hukilau |
San Francisco, CA |
register by August 28 |
| ($100) | 2009 Sep 9 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Bub's Dive Bar |
San Diego, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2009 Sep 5 | | King of the Wings finals |
Hooter's | Sacramento, CA |
qualifiers held in Sacramento area Hooters in August |
| | 2009 Aug 29 | | Taco Eating Contest |
El Taquito | Hayward, CA |
|
| $100 | 2009 Aug 29 | |
Donut Eating Contest |
Too Tall Donuts & Cafe | Modesto, CA |
$5 entry fee |
| | 2009 Aug 29 | | BBQ Rib eating contest |
Round Pond Estate |
Rutherford, CA |
|
| | 2009 Aug 26 | TV | Man vs. Food |
The Travel Channel |
San Francisco, CA |
starts at 10 pm eastern, challenge in Kitchen Sink sundae at the San Francisco creamery |
| $1,000 | 2009 Aug 22 | I |
Gyoza Eating Championship |
Nisei Week Japanese Festival |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| $500 | 2009 Aug 22 | |
Pizza Eating Contest |
Luigi's Slice |
Sacramento, CA |
|
| | 2009 Aug 22 | | Cheesesteak eating contest |
Philly's Best of San Dimas | San Dimas, CA |
|
| $200 | 2009 Aug 13 | |
Great Mex Taco Eating Contest |
Great Mex |
Long Beach, CA |
|
| $25 | 2009 Aug 9 | | Corn Eating Contest |
La Habra Corn Festival |
La Habra, CA |
|
| | 2009 Aug 9 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Diamond Plate Bar & Grill | Roseville, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2009 Aug 9 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
Fiesta del Sol | San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2009 Aug 8 | | Corn Eating Contest |
La Habra Corn Festival |
La Habra, CA |
|
| | 2009 Aug 8 | | Mystery Food Eating Contest |
Korean BBQ Festival & Cook-Off |
Los Angeles, CA |
food will be revealed before contest |
| | 2009 Aug 6 | | Burger Eating Contest |
25 Degrees |
Huntington Beach, CA |
contest is at 11:30 am |
| | 2009 Aug 6 | | King of the Wings qualifier |
Hooter's | Natomas, CA |
|
| ($450) | 2009 Jul 23 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Me & Ed's Coney Island Grill |
Fresno, CA |
|
| ($200) | 2009 Jul 20 | |
Mini Burger Eating Contest |
Bouchee's Bistro |
Long Beach, CA |
$25 entry fee |
| | 2009 Jul 3 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Independence 2009 |
Colfax, CA |
|
| $1,377 | 2009 Jun 28 | I |
Colusa Casino Resort World Tri-Tip Eating Challenge |
Colusa Casino |
Colusa, CA |
|
| | 2009 Jun 27 | | Colusa Casino Resort World Tri-Tip Eating Qualifier |
Colusa Casino |
Colusa, CA |
|
| $100 | 2009 Jun 27 | I |
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
San Jose State | San Jose, CA |
site originally listed as San Bruno cinemark theater |
| | 2009 Jun 19 | | Hit the Crik Crawdad Eating Contest |
Hit the Bricks! Fulton Street Fair | Fulton, CA |
|
| $700 | 2009 Jun 17 | |
Gulliver's Prime Rib Eating Contest |
Gulliver's |
Irvine, CA |
$29 entry fee |
| $450 | 2009 Jun 13 | |
The World Spicy Topokki Eating Contest |
The Home Depot Center |
Carson, CA |
|
| | 2009 Jun 7 | | Willy's Smokehouse Rib-Eatin' contest |
Cannery Row |
Monterey, CA |
|
| | 2009 Jun 7 | | Ghirardelli ice cream sundae eating contest |
Cannery Row |
Monterey, CA |
|
| $100 | 2009 Jun 6 | | Hot Wing Eating Contest |
Buffalo Wings & Rings |
Modesto, CA |
|
| | 2009 May 30 | I | P'Zone Chow-lenge |
Spike TV “Guys’ Choice” awards | Culver City, CA |
|
| | 2009 May 20 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Bub's Dive Bar |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2009 May 16 | | Beef Bowl Eating Contest |
Yoshinoya | Orange, CA |
|
| | 2009 May 16 | | Burger Eating Contest |
Jim Denny's 75th Anniversary Celebration |
Sacramento, CA |
will also have a pancake contest |
| | 2009 Apr 25 | | Subway Sandwich Eating Contest |
Subway | Industry, CA |
qualifier on April 24 |
| $2,250 | 2009 Apr 25 | I |
World Deep Fried Asparagus-Eating Championship |
Asparagus Festival |
Stockton, CA |
registration opens March 4 |
| | 2009 Apr 24 | | Subway Sandwich Eating Contest qualifier |
Subway | Industry, CA |
|
| | 2009 Apr 20 | | Sushi Roll Eating Contest |
Mamasake's Sushi Restaurant | Squaw Valley, CA |
|
| | 2009 Apr 20 | | Wasabi Eating Contest |
Mamasake's Sushi Restaurant | Squaw Valley, CA |
|
| | 2009 Apr 19 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Central Valley Pizza Festival | Lemoore, CA |
|
| | 2009 Apr 19 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Dirty Bird's |
San Diego, CA |
for Make-a-Wish Foundation |
| | 2009 Apr 19 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
El Papagayo Grill & Cafe | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
|
| | 2009 Apr 18 | | Big Del Burrito Challenge |
La Caseta Mexican Restaurant |
Fallbrook, CA |
burrito free if eaten in an hour offer is availalble only once a year |
| $1,750 | 2009 Apr 18 | A |
The Collegiate Nationals Eating Championship |
The Wave House |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2009 Apr 17 | A | Jack in the Box Fraternity Relay Eating Championships |
Jack in the Box - UC Riverside | Riverside, CA |
for teams of 4, top eater will get a slot in the Collegiate Nationals |
| | 2009 Apr 16 | A | Jack in the Box Fraternity Relay Eating Championships |
Jack in the Box - San Diego State | San Diego, CA |
for teams of 4, top eater will get a slot in the Collegiate Nationals |
| $5,000 | 2009 Apr 11 | I |
The California's Great America Funnel Cake Eating Championship |
Great America amusement park |
Santa Clara, CA |
purse is $5,000 |
| $200 | 2009 Mar 8 | | Hot Dog on a Stick Contest |
Festival of the Kite |
Redondo Beach, CA |
eaters selected at random |
| | 2009 Mar 4 | TV | Man vs. Food |
The Travel Channel |
San Jose, CA |
starts at 10 pm eastern, restaurants are Smoke Eaters (University Chicken) (hot wings), Iguana's Taqueria & Henry's Hi Life |
| | 2009 Feb 27 | | Wasabi Eating Contest |
Mamasake's Sushi Restaurant | Squaw Valley, CA |
also an extreme food challenge |
| | 2009 Feb 21 | | Sausage Sandwich Eating Contest |
Jody Maroni's Sausage Kingdom | Chino Hills, CA |
|
| | 2009 Feb 21 | X | Mac & Cheese Eating Contest |
San Jose Stealth game |
San Jose, CA |
Joey Chestnut to compete and a Joey Chestnut bobble head will be given to the first 3,000 fans |
| | 2009 Feb 18 | | Man vs. Food |
The Travel Channel |
Los Angeles, CA |
starts at 10 pm eastern, restaurants are Orochon Ramen (spicy ramen), El Tepeyac & Phillipe's |
| | 2009 Feb 15 | | Corned Beef Musubi Eating Contest |
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue |
San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2009 Feb 1 | | 1st Annual Halftime Rack Attack Rib Eating Contest |
QN4U BBQ House |
Clovis, CA |
$20 entrance fee, $500 purse |
| | 2009 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Baja Cantina |
Marina Del Rey, CA |
|
| | 2008 Dec 6 | | Tamale Eating Contest |
Tamale Festival |
Indio, CA |
|
| | 2008 Dec 6 | | Tamale Eating Contest |
Oxnard Christmas Parade and Tamale Festival |
Oxnard, CA |
|
| | 2008 Nov 29 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Capitol Dawg | Sacramento, CA |
|
| | 2008 Nov 18 | | Pudding Eating Contest |
Anime Jungle | Los Angeles, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2008 Nov 2 | |
Tamale Festival Tamale Eating Contest |
Tamale Festival |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2008 Oct 30 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Swedish Village Farmer's Market | Kingsburg, CA |
|
| $250 | 2008 Oct 26 | |
Hard Boiled Egg Eating Contest |
Yimi Sport Tuning | Santa Clarita, CA |
|
| | 2008 Oct 19 | | Apple Pie Eating Contest |
Apple Festival | Springville, CA |
|
| | 2008 Oct 18 | | Apple Pie Eating Contest |
Apple Festival | Springville, CA |
|
| | 2008 Oct 12 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Dudley's Bakery |
San Diego, CA |
$12 fee for pre-registration, $18 contest day |
| | 2008 Oct 7 | | Shuck and Swallow Oyster Challenge |
Ghirardelli Square | San Francisco, CA |
$30 entry fee |
| | 2008 Oct 4 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
Cartoberfest | Lindsay, CA |
|
| | 2008 Sep 27 | | Apple Dumpling Eating Contest |
Sierra Apple Festival | Sonora, CA |
|
| $300 | 2008 Sep 25 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Great Mex Restaurant | Long Beach, CA |
|
| | 2008 Sep 6 | | Spam Musubi Eating Contest |
Hukilau |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| $1,400 ($100) | 2008 Aug 23 | I |
Gyoza Eating Championship |
Nisei Week Japanese Festival |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2008 Jul 19 | | Lamb Rib Eating Contest |
Dixon Lambtown USA |
Dixon, CA |
$35 entrance fee |
| $300 | 2008 Jul 17 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Great Mex Restaurant | Balboa, CA |
|
| ($600) | 2008 Jul 14 | |
Mini Burger Eating Contest |
Bouchee's Bistro |
Long Beach, CA |
$25 entry fee |
| $100 | 2008 Jul 5 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Independence Day celebration | Colfax, CA |
|
| | 2008 Jul 5 | | Jalapeño Eating Contest |
San Diego County Fair |
Del Mar, CA |
|
| | 2008 Jul 4 | | Grumpy's Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Grumpy's Sports Restaurant |
Mammoth Lakes, CA |
$20 entry fee, cash prizes & trophies to be awarded |
| | 2008 Jun 28 | | Jalapeño Eating Contest |
San Diego County Fair |
Del Mar, CA |
|
| | 2008 Jun 28 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
The Shops at Tanforan |
San Bruno, CA |
|
| | 2008 Jun 21 | | Jalapeño Eating Contest |
San Diego County Fair |
Del Mar, CA |
|
| | 2008 Jun 7 | | Tamale Eating Contest |
Story Road Tamale Festival |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2008 Jun 1 | | Ghirardelli ice cream sundae eating contest |
Cannery Row |
Monterey, CA |
|
| | 2008 May 25 | | Onion Eating Contest - women |
Vacaville Fiesta Days |
Vacaville, CA |
|
| | 2008 May 25 | | Onion Eating Contest - men |
Vacaville Fiesta Days |
Vacaville, CA |
|
| | 2008 May 25 | | Jalapeño Eating Contest - men |
Vacaville Fiesta Days |
Vacaville, CA |
|
| | 2008 May 25 | | Jalapeño Eating Contest - women |
Vacaville Fiesta Days |
Vacaville, CA |
|
| $2,750 | 2008 Apr 26 | I |
World Deep Fried Asparagus-Eating Championship |
Asparagus Festival |
Stockton, CA |
|
| $1,750 | 2008 Apr 19 | A |
The Collegiate Nationals Eating Championship |
The Wave House |
San Diego, CA |
plates consisted of two cheeseburgers, two hot dogs, and French fries |
| | 2008 Apr 18 | A | The Collegiate Nationals Eating Qualifier |
The Wave House |
San Diego, CA |
|
| ($150) | 2008 Apr 7 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Tacos & Co. |
Irvine, CA |
for college students |
| | 2008 Apr | | Big Del Burrito Challenge |
La Caseta Mexican Restaurant |
Fallbrook, CA |
burrito free if eaten in an hour offer is availalble only once a year |
| | 2008 Mar 15 | | Pancake Eating Contest |
Harley Davidson of Anaheim-Fullerton |
Fullerton, CA |
|
| $200 | 2008 Mar 9 | | Hot Dog on a Stick Contest |
Festival of the Kite | Redondo Beach, CA |
eaters selected at random |
| | 2008 Mar 7 | | 7
Mamasake Extreme Food Challenge |
Mamasake |
Squaw Valley, CA |
|
| | 2008 Mar 1 | | Cotton Candy Eating contest |
Powell's Sweet Shop | Petaluma, CA |
|
| | 2008 Mar 1 | | Stohlgren Brothers' Ice Cream Eating Contest |
Tahoe City Fire Dept. | Tahoe City, CA |
|
| | 2008 Feb 16 | | Corned Beef Musubi Eating Contest |
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue | San Diego, CA |
|
| | 2007 Oct 6 | | Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest |
Manteca Pumpkin Fair | Manteca, CA |
might be Oct 7 |
| | 2007 Oct 5 | | Brat Eating Contest |
Oktoberfest | Modesto, CA |
|
| | 2007 Aug 18 | | Tofu Eating Contest |
LA Tofu Festival |
Los Angeles, CA |
use of hands prohibited, tofu can be flavored |
| $3,000 | 2007 Aug 8 | I |
Peanut Butter & Jelly Eating Championship |
Knott's Berry Farm |
Buena Park, CA |
|
| | 2007 Jun 23 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Century Theaters |
San Francisco, CA |
|
| $2,250 | 2007 Apr 28 | I |
World Deep Fried Asparagus-Eating Championship |
Asparagus Festival |
Stockton, CA |
|
| | 2007 Apr 20 | | Sushi Roll & Wasabi Eating Contest |
Mamasake's Sushi Restaurant | Squaw Valley, CA |
|
| | 2007 Apr 14 | | Wood Ranch Barbeque & Grill's rib eating contest |
BBQ'n at the Autry - Griffith Park |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2007 Apr 14 | | Coco's Restaurant Bakery's pie eating contest |
BBQ'n at the Autry - Griffith Park |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2007 Mar 17 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Long Beach Arena |
Long Beach, CA |
|
| $9,925 | 2007 Feb 17 | I |
Queen Mary World Chili Cheese Fries Eating Championship |
Queen Mary |
Long Beach, CA |
|
| | 2006 Nov 23 | | Jugo Sushi Eating Competition |
Taro's By Mikuni |
Sacramento, CA |
starting time is 11:30 pm |
| ($50) | 2006 Nov 18 | |
Sushi Eating Contest |
Japan Expo |
Los Angeles, CA |
must eat using chopsticks |
| $750 | 2006 Nov 18 | |
Sushi Fix Sushi Eating Contest finals |
Sushi Fix (Little Italy) |
San Diego, CA |
$20 registration fee due by Nov 1 at Sushi Fix Little Italy |
| | 2006 Nov 16 | | Jugo Sushi Eating Competition |
Taro's By Mikuni |
Sacramento, CA |
starting time is 11:30 pm |
| $100 | 2006 Nov 12 | |
Tamale Festival Tamale Eating Contest |
Tamale Festival |
Los Angeles, CA |
|
| | 2006 Nov 11 | | Sushi Fix Sushi Eating Contest qualifiers |
Sushi Fix (Little Italy) |
San Diego, CA |
$20 registration fee due by Nov 1 at Sushi Fix Little Italy |
| | 2006 Nov 9 | | Jugo Sushi Eating Competition |
Taro's By Mikuni |
Sacramento, CA |
starting time is 11:30 pm |
| | 2006 Nov 2 | | Jugo Sushi Eating Competition |
Taro's By Mikuni |
Sacramento, CA |
starting time is 11:30 pm |
| $5,000 | 2006 Aug 19 | I |
GoldenPalace.net World Gyoza Eating Championship |
Little Tokyo |
Los Angeles, CA |
gyoza are Japanese dumplings |
| | 2006 Aug 12 | | Lee Kum Kee Tofu Eating Contest |
LA Tofu Festival |
Los Angeles, CA |
use of hands prohibited, tofu can be flavored |
| | 2006 Jun 24 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Century Theaters |
San Francisco, CA |
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| $2,250 | 2006 Apr 22 | I |
World Deep Fried Asparagus-Eating Championship |
Asparagus Festival |
Stockton, CA |
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| $10,000 | 2006 Feb 11 | I |
Queen Mary World Chili Cheese Fries Eating Championship |
Queen Mary |
Long Beach, CA |
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| $875 | 2006 Jan 14 | A |
Farmer Boy's Zucchini Take-Down |
Farmer Boy's fastaurant |
Riverside, CA |
part of a larger celebration of Farmer Boys’ Grand Opening of its 50th fastaurant |
| $2,500 | 2005 Oct 15 | I |
Verizon VoiceWing Buffalo wing qualifier |
Knuckle's | San Francisco, CA |
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| $1,750 | 2005 Oct 10 | I |
GoldenPalace.com grilled cheese qualifier |
Southern California Fair | Perris, CA |
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| $1,750 | 2005 Aug 3 | I |
GoldenPalace.com grilled cheese qualifier |
Tony Gwynn Stadium / Surf Dawgs game | San Diego, CA |
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| $275 | 2005 Jul 23 | |
Frank's RedHot Battle to the Bone Buffalo Wing Eating Championship |
AVP Beach volleyball contest |
Hermosa Beach, CA |
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| | 2005 Jun 8 | I | MTV Movie Awards Popcorn Eating Competition |
Hollywood & Highland | Los Angeles, CA |
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| | 2005 Jun 4 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Century Theaters |
Daly City, CA |
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| $1,000 | 2005 Apr 23 | I |
World Deep Fried Asparagus-Eating Championship |
Asparagus Festival |
Stockton, CA |
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| $10,000 | 2005 Feb 12 | I |
GoldenPalace.com Grilled Cheese Eating Championship |
Muscle Beach | Venice Beach, CA |
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| $1,500 | 2004 Sep 22 | I |
Winchell's World Donut-Eating Championship |
Los Angeles County Fair | Pomona, CA |
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| $500 | 2004 Jul 10 | I |
Winchell's World Donut-Eating Championship Qualifier |
Orange County Fair | Costa Mesa, CA |
top 3 make finals |
| | 2004 Jun 12 | I | Winchell's World Donut-Eating Championship Qualifier |
San Diego County Fair | Del Mar, CA |
top 5 make finals |
| | 2004 May 8 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Kenny Rogers Roasters/Nathan's Famous Restaurant |
Los Angeles, CA |
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| $1,000 | 2004 Apr 24 | I |
World Deep Fried Asparagus-Eating Championship |
Asparagus Festival |
Stockton, CA |
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| | 2003 Jun 15 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Nathan's Famous | Los Angeles, CA |
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