| | 2010 Sep 24 | | Hot Dog Eating Championship [Link] |
Windy City Wieners |
Normal, IL |
|
| | 2010 Sep 17 | | Hot Dog Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Windy City Wieners |
Normal, IL |
|
| | 2010 Sep 10 | | Hot Dog Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Windy City Wieners |
Normal, IL |
|
| | 2010 Sep 3 | | Hot Dog Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Windy City Wieners |
Normal, IL |
|
| 3 lb. sirloin | C | The Beefeater's Club [Link] |
Alexander's Steakhouse |
4 Central Illinois locations, IL |
includes salad, a piece of toast, and a baked potato |
| 1 lb. burger | C | The Whaler [Link] |
Thirsty Whale Bar |
Algonquin, IL |
2 half pound patties w / strips of bacon |
| 70 oz. steak | C | Zeppelin Steak [Link] |
Allgauer's Restaurant |
Alsip, IL |
meal includes baked potato and salad |
| 30 inch pizza | C | 30 Inch Pizza [Link] |
30's Pizza Factory |
Arlington Heights, IL |
for three person teams, only available Tues/Wed/Thurs |
| 40 oz. burger | C | 40 Ounce Burger [Link] |
Aurora Pancake House |
Aurora, IL |
also available at D'Bays Family Restaurant |
| 4 lb. burger | C | The Gambler - defunct [Link] |
Sam Houston's Charhouse |
Bartlett, IL |
burger consists of 2 pounds of meat and 2 pounds of fixings- No longer available |
| 3 lb. pork steak | C | 2 Pound Pork Steak [Link] |
Big Mama's Bar-B-Q |
Belleville, IL |
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| 5 lb. sandwich | C | 5 Pound Pulled Pork Sandwich [Link] |
Big Mama's Bar-B-Q |
Belleville, IL |
|
| 5 lb. burger | C | 5 Pound Hamburger [Link] |
Big Mama's Bar-B-Q |
Belleville, IL |
|
| 18 scoop sundae | C | The Beast [Link] |
Lindy's Gertie's Restaurant |
Bridgeview, IL |
contains 6 bananas, 2 apples and 3 brownies |
| 2 lb. burger | C | Farley Burger [Link] |
Big Mouth's |
Champaign, IL |
named after late comedian Chris Farley |
| 7 lb. sandwich | C | Big Fat Ugly Challenge [Link] |
Fat Sandwich Company |
Champaign, IL |
also Norman, OK & Madison, WI sites contains 2 rolls, 4 cheeseburgers, a double cheesesteak, a chicken cheesesteak, gyro meat, grilled chicken, bacon, sausage, moz. sticks, chicken fingers, chicken nuggets, mac n cheese bites, fried mushrooms & more |
| 7 lb. burger | C | The Joey's Challenge [Link] |
Joey's Place |
Charleston, IL |
includes 2 lb. fries, need to make reservations at least a day ahead |
| 40 ounce steak | C | Big Shoulders [Link] |
Carmichael's Chicago Steakhouse |
Chicago, IL |
|
| 64 oz. porterhouse | C | 64 oz. Porterhouse [Link] |
Chicago Chop House |
Chicago, IL |
also have 48 ounce porterhouse |
| 2 lb. burger | C | 2 lb. Burger [Link] |
Chicago Joe's |
Chicago, IL |
|
| breakfast melange | C | The Slinger [Link] |
Diner Grill |
Chicago, IL |
contains hash browns, grilled onions, two cheeseburger patties and two eggs topped with chili |
| 3.5 lb. chimichanga | C |
Big Mel [Link] |
Dos Diablos |
Chicago, IL |
|
| ganpunggis | C | Ganpunggi Record [Link] |
Great Seas Chinese |
Chicago, IL |
also have a wing eating wall of fame |
| big cake slice | C | Meaning of Life Cake [Link] |
Hugo's Frog Bar |
Chicago, IL |
a quarter of a foot high, 15 inch diameter cake, reportedly has never been finished by a single diner |
| 8 lb. burger | C | 8 lb. Monster Burger [Link] |
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap |
Chicago, IL |
|
| 8 lb. burger | C | XXX Hot Wings [Link] |
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap |
Chicago, IL |
|
| 1 lb. burger | C | One Pound Burger & Fries [Link] |
Joey's Brickhouse |
Chicago, IL |
|
| 1 lb. burger | C | One Pound Burger [Link] |
Joey's Brickhouse |
Chicago, IL |
burger stuffed with 4 cheeses and bacon |
| 3 overstuffed sandwiches | C |
Lucky's Wall of Fame [Link] |
Lucky's Sandwich Co. |
Chicago, IL |
|
| 25 scoop sundae | C | Royal George [Link] |
Margie's Candies |
Chicago, IL |
|
| 10 half pound tacos | C | Friday Night Fight [Link] |
Rockin' Taco |
Chicago, IL |
|
| 1 lb. burger | C | Big Timmy Challenge [Link] |
Timothy O'Toole's Pub |
Chicago, IL |
also a Gurnee, IL location - burger has cheddar, jack, mozzarella, swiss, bacon, onion straws, BBQ sauce, served w/ fries & onion rings |
| 2 lb. pretzel | C | The Northside Twist [Link] |
Wrigley Field |
Chicago, IL |
served during Cubs games |
| 30 inch sausage pizza | C |
Jumbo Challenge [Link] |
Bacci Pizza |
Chicagoland (18 locations), IL |
Might only be available at Downers Grove location |
| 10 in. sloppy joe | C | Giant Joe Challenge [Link] |
The Red Bar |
Collinsville, IL |
includes 3 lb. of meat at sweet potato fries |
| 2 pizza slices | C | Giant Slice Challenge [Link] |
Nonna's Pizza & New York Subs |
Crestwood, IL |
2 slices make up half a 20 inch pizza |
| 2 lb. hot dog | C | 22 Inch Hot Dog [Link] |
Cookers Red Hots |
Deerfield, IL |
hot dog originally created for White Sox club seats |
| 5 lb. burger | C | Monster Burger Challenge [Link] |
Flippin Eggs |
DeKalb, IL |
includes half a head of lettuce, two whole sliced tomatoes, half an onion, and two sliced pickles |
| 24 inch stuffed pizza | C |
Stuffed Hurricane Pizza Challenge [Link] |
Vinny's Pizza | Dekalb County, IL |
for teams of 2, $400 prize only available on Tuesday, calling ahead required |
| pound spicy wings | C | Wall of Flame [Link] |
TNT's Sports Bar & Grill |
East Peoria, IL |
|
| 12 hot dogs | C | Vertucci's Big Dog Challenge [Link] |
Vertucci's Chicago Style Eats |
East Peoria, IL |
|
| 2 20 oz. burger | C | Pat Fitzgerald Burger [Link] |
Merle's BBQ |
Evanston, IL |
|
| 3 lb. burger | C | Triple Undisputed [Link] |
Wiener and Still Champion |
Evanston, IL |
also have 2 lb. burger record is 9:47 - Qumar Zaman |
| 21 scoops ice cream | C | The Trough [Link] |
Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor |
Forest Park, IL |
almost 7 pounds of ice cream, topped with mounds of whipped cream, sprinkles, nuts and a cherry |
| 1 lb. burger | C | The Iron Gut [Link] |
Hawg's N Dog's |
Frankfort, IL |
|
| 12 scoop sundae | C | Original Holy Cow [Link] |
Alber Ice Cream Parlor |
Freeport, IL |
|
| 1 lb. burger | C | One Pound burger [Link] |
Durty Gurt's |
Galena, IL |
|
| 2 lb. burger | C | 2 Pound Burger [Link] |
Urban Grille |
Geneva, IL |
|
| 2 lb. burger | C | Quadruple Bypass Burger [Link] |
WingTown Grill |
Glendale Heights, IL |
burger includes a pound of fries and a pound of onion rings |
| 24 scoop sundae | C | The Kitchen Sink [Link] |
D. W. Anderson's Eatery & Ice Cream Parlor |
Gurnee, IL |
served in actual kitchen sink |
| 20 oz. burger | C | The King Burger Challenge [Link] |
DW Anderson's |
Gurnee, IL |
|
| 72 oz. steak | C | 72 Ounce Steak [Link] |
Bertucci's Italian Steakhouse |
Highwood, IL |
|
| 42 scoop sundae | C | The Avalanche [Link] |
The Cooling Station |
Highwood, IL |
15 inches high |
| super burrito | C | King Burrito Challenge [Link] |
Burrito King |
Joliet, IL |
|
| 3 lb. burger | C | The Impossi-bull Burger [Link] |
Bull's on Broadway |
Kankakee, IL |
topped w/ half pound of cheese, a half pound of bacon, a half pound of toppings (pick two: lettuce, onion, tomato or pickle) comes with one pound of fries |
| 3.5 pound steak | C | Char House Sirloin [Link] |
Al's Char House |
La Grange, IL |
|
| 12 scoops ice cream | C | The Ice Cream Overdose [Link] |
Dr. Jazz Soda Fountain |
Lebanon, IL |
topped with hot fudge, caramel, assorted nuts, whipped cream and a cherry |
| 30 oz. burger | C | Pete's Challenge [Link] |
Pete & Johnny's |
Lisle, IL |
burger has american, cheddar & colby jack cheeses |
| 2 lb. burger | C | Fat Bastard Burger [Link] |
The Hope & Anchor English Pub |
Loves Park, IL |
|
| 12 egg omelet | C | Ironman Breakfast [Link] |
Windhill Pancake Parlor |
McHenry, IL |
includes home fries & biscuits |
| 20 in pizza | C | Mimmo's 20 Inch Pizza Challenge [Link] |
Mimmo's Pizza |
McLeansboro, IL |
|
| 3 ft. sandwich | C | Giant Meatball Sandwich [Link] |
Bartolini's |
Midlothian, IL |
10 lb. sandwich contains five lb. of meat, 1.5 lb. cheese, 1.5 lb. of red gravy, 1 lb. peppers & 1 lb. bread - team options 4 persons w/ 15 minute limit, 2 persons w/ 45 minutes |
| 28 inch pizza | C | Big Louie [Link] |
Louie's Italian Eatery | Millstadt, IL |
|
| 4 lb. burger | C | Ethyl Burger [Link] |
R Place Restaurant |
Morris, IL |
|
| 3 lb. burger | C | XXX Challenge [Link] |
The Grumpy Bulldog |
Naperville, IL |
|
| 29 inch pizza | C | Schiappa's 29 inch pizza challenge [Link] |
Schiappa's Restaurant |
O'Fallon, IL |
for two people, finishers in under 30 minutes entered in tournament, tournament prize is trip to Cancun |
| 36 inch pizza | C | Schiappa's 36 inch pizza challenge [Link] |
Schiappa's Restaurant |
O'Fallon, IL |
for three people, finishers in under one hour entered in finals, tournament prize is trip to Las Vegas |
| 1.5 lb. burger | C | The Dawg House Challenge [Link] |
The Dawg House Grill |
Park Ridge, IL |
includes 2 lb. fries, also mantain a burger pattie record |
| 3 lb. burger | C | Belly Busting Grand Challenge [Link] |
Beer Belly's Bar & Grill |
Pekin, IL |
|
| 2 lb. burger | C | Belt Busting Challenge [Link] |
Beer Belly's Bar & Grill |
Pekin, IL |
|
| 2+ lb. sandwich | C | The Clydesdale Horseshoe [Link] |
Richard's on Main |
Peoria, IL |
1/2 lb. of ham, 1/2 lb. of turkey, 1/2 lb. of hamburger and a 1/2 lb. of chicken strips, served w 2 pounds fries and 2 pounds cheese sauce |
| 32 inch pizza | C | 32 inch pizza challenge [Link] |
Pop's Pizza |
Quincy, IL |
for 2 person teams, a contest will be held for finishing teams Super Bowl 2009 weekend awarding $1000 |
| 24 inch pizza | C | Big Kahuna [Link] |
Opsahls Pizza |
Rockford, IL |
for 3 person teams |
| 1 lb. burger | C | Rocko Burger [Link] |
Rockford Riverhawks games |
Rockford, IL |
|
| 4 16 inch pancakes | C | Giant Pancake Challenge [Link] |
Charlie Parker's |
Springfield, IL |
|
| bowl spicy chili | C | J. R. Special Chili [Link] |
Joe Rogers' Original Recipe Chili Parlor |
Springfield, IL |
|
| 40 inch pizza | C | 40 inch pizza challenge [Link] |
The Pizza Machine |
Springfield, IL |
for two person team, pizza delivered by crane |
| 60 inch pizza | C | World's Largest Pizza [Link] |
The Pizza Machine |
Springfield, IL |
must be purchased as part of a party package, cost $350 |
| 5 lb. burrito | C | Five Pound Burrito [Link] |
Asado Mexican Grill |
Tinley Park, IL |
|
| 1 lb. burger | C | The Triple Niki [Link] |
Chuck Wagon |
Wilmette, IL |
topped with gyros |
| $300.00 ($250.00) | 2010 Aug 28 |
| Fatman's Inaugural Burger Challenge [Link] |
Fatman Pizza Pub and Sports Bar |
Gurnee, IL |
|
| | 2010 Aug 28 | | Taco Eating Contest [Link] |
Home Town Fest | Round Lake, IL |
|
| | 2010 Aug 21 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Dog Days of Summer |
Homewood, IL |
not clear if contest is for dogs or humans |
| $350.00 | 2010 Aug 15 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Wiener Ville III |
Elgin, IL |
$20 entry fee |
| ($50.00) | 2010 Aug 7 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Crossroads Festival |
Shorewood, IL |
|
| | 2010 Aug 6 | | Rib Eating Contest [Link] |
Backlot Brewfest |
Libertyville, IL |
|
| | 2010 Aug 2 | | Ice Cream Trough Eating Contest [Link] |
Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlour |
Forest Park, IL |
|
| $2,250.00 | 2010 Jul 31 | |
Jumbo Slice Eating Contest [Link] |
Bacci Pizza Fest |
Chicago, IL |
qualify by eating 3 jumbo slices in under 20 minutes at a Bacci's location |
| $500.00 | 2010 Jul 31 | |
Pepe's Soft Taco Eating Contest [Link] |
Balmoral Park Racetrack |
Crete, IL |
|
| | 2010 Jul 18 | | Pizza Eating Finals [Link] |
Durbin's Restaurant and Lounge |
Burbank, IL |
|
| $1,750.00 | 2010 Jul 18 | A |
Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship - professionals [Link] |
St. Christopher Fiesta |
Midlothian, IL |
|
| ($450.00) | 2010 Jul 18 | A |
Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship - amateur [Link] |
St. Christopher Fiesta |
Midlothian, IL |
|
| | 2010 Jul 17 | | Devil Dawgs Hot Dog Eating Championship [Link] |
Devil Dawgs |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2010 Jul 17 | | Vegan Cupcake Eating Contest [Link] |
Bleeding Heart Bakery |
Oak Park, IL |
|
| | 2010 Jul 10 | | Ice Cream Eating Contest [Link] |
Windmill City Festival |
Batavia, IL |
contest will have a 100 foot gutter filled with ice cream |
| | 2010 Jul 9 | | Mashed Potato Eating Contest [Link] |
Irish Fest |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2010 Jul 8 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Raging Waves Waterpark |
Yorkville, IL |
|
| | 2010 Jul 6 | | Pizza Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Durbin's Restaurant and Lounge |
Midlothian, IL |
$5 entry fee |
| $500.00 | 2010 Jul 3 | |
The Fifty/50 Ultimate Eating Challenge [Link] |
The Fifty / 50 |
Chicago, IL |
|
| $900.00 | 2010 Jul 3 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Palos Heights 4th of July Celebration |
Palos Heights, IL |
former Glen Kozlowski Hampton to MC |
| | 2010 Jun 29 | | Pizza Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Durbin's Restaurant and Lounge |
Tinley Park, IL |
$5 entry fee |
| | 2010 Jun 26 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Hamilton Homecoming Days | Hamilton, IL |
|
| | 2010 Jun 22 | | Pizza Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Durbin's Restaurant and Lounge |
Evergreen, IL |
$5 entry fee |
| | 2010 Jun 15 | | Pizza Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Durbin's Restaurant and Lounge |
Palos Hills, IL |
$5 entry fee |
| | 2010 Jun 12 | | Crawfish Eating Contest [Link] |
Gumbo Ya Ya |
Rock Island, IL |
|
| $2,100.00 | 2010 Jun 11 | I |
Rib Eating Contest [Link] |
Chicago Ribfest |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2010 Jun 8 | | Pizza Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Durbin's Restaurant and Lounge |
Burbank, IL |
$5 entry fee |
| $50.00 | 2010 Jun 5 | |
Morales Taco Eating Contest [Link] |
Riverfront Park |
Alton, IL |
$5 entry fee |
| | 2010 Jun 3 | | Pancake Eating Contest [Link] |
Colonial Ice Cream |
Algonquin, IL |
|
| | 2010 May 20 | | Hottest Pepper in the World Eating Contest [Link] |
The Lion Head Pub |
Chicago, IL |
peppers will get progressively spicier until Naga Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) used |
| | 2010 May 2 | | Ice Cream Eating Contest [Link] |
Long Grove Chocolate Festival |
Long Grove, IL |
|
| | 2010 May 1 | | Ice Cream Eating Contest [Link] |
Long Grove Chocolate Festival |
Long Grove, IL |
|
| | 2010 May 1 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] |
Macon Speedway | Macon, IL |
|
| | 2010 Apr 25 | | One Pound Burger Contest [Link] |
Kasper's Food and Spirits |
Chicago Ridge, IL |
|
| | 2010 Apr 19 | | Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Merle's #1 Barbecue |
Evanston, IL |
|
| | 2010 Apr 11 | | Mt. Olympus Challenge [Link] |
Dr. Gyros |
Rock Island, IL |
will also eat plate of Greek Fries and 1 piece of Galaktoboureko dessert |
| $500.00 | 2010 Apr 5 | |
Wing Eating Finals [Link] |
Junior's SportsLounge |
Chicago, IL |
for teams of 2, $10 entry fee |
| | 2010 Apr 1 | | Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Junior's SportsLounge |
Chicago, IL |
for teams of 2, $10 entry fee |
| | 2010 Mar 27 | | Chili Dog Eating contest [Link] |
Phil's | Wood River, IL |
|
| | 2010 Mar 25 | | Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Junior's SportsLounge |
Chicago, IL |
for teams of 2, $10 entry fee |
| | 2010 Mar 18 | | Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Junior's SportsLounge |
Chicago, IL |
for teams of 2, $10 entry fee |
| | 2010 Mar 17 | | Corned Beef and Cabbage Slider Eating Contest [Link] |
Fifty/50 |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2010 Mar 13 | | Lucky Charms Eating Contest [Link] |
Hard Rock Cafe |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2010 Feb 28 | | Wingfest wing eating contest - women [Link] |
Bailey Auditorium |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2010 Feb 28 | | Wingfest wing eating contest -men [Link] |
Bailey Auditorium |
Chicago, IL |
|
| ($25.00) | 2010 Feb 26 | |
Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Timothy O'Toole's |
Chicago, IL |
|
| ($25.00) | 2010 Feb 19 | |
Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Timothy O'Toole's |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2010 Feb 16 | | Dirty Rice Eating Contest [Link] |
BlackFinn American Saloon |
Naperville, IL |
|
| | 2010 Feb 13 | | Paczki Eating Contest [Link] |
Bennison's Bakery |
Evanston, IL |
for 2 person teams, need to have entrants receive pledges from sponsors |
| ($25.00) | 2010 Feb 12 | |
Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Timothy O'Toole's |
Chicago, IL |
|
| ($50.00) | 2010 Feb 7 | |
Anthony's Pizza Eating Contest [Link] |
Scott AFB |
Belleville, IL |
|
| ($100.00) | 2010 Feb 7 | |
Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Reggie's |
Chicago, IL |
|
| ($100.00) | 2010 Feb 7 | |
Sloppy Joe Eating Contest [Link] |
Reggie's |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2010 Feb 7 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Don Carter Lanes | Rockford, IL |
|
| ($25.00) | 2010 Feb 5 | |
Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Timothy O'Toole's |
Chicago, IL |
|
| ($25.00) | 2010 Jan 29 | |
Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Timothy O'Toole's |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2009 Nov 7 | | Gyro Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Dr. Gyros |
Rock Island, IL |
|
| | 2009 Nov 5 | | Battle of the Bhut [Link] |
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap |
Chicago, IL |
wings topped w/ bhut jolokia pepper suace |
| | 2009 Oct 24 | | Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Barbeque U |
Kankakee, IL |
$5 entry fee |
| | 2009 Oct 17 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Southern Illinois Harvest Festival |
Mount Vernon, IL |
|
| | 2009 Oct 7 | TV | Man vs. Food [Link] |
The Travel Channel |
Springfield, IL |
starts at 10 pm eastern, challenge is bowl of Firebrand Chili |
| | 2009 Sep 23 | | Sushi Eating Finals [Link] |
RA Sushi | Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2009 Sep 17 | | Sushi Eating Qualifier [Link] |
RA Sushi | Glenview, IL |
|
| | 2009 Sep 16 | | Sushi Eating Qualifier [Link] |
RA Sushi | Lombard, IL |
|
| | 2009 Sep 15 | | Sushi Eating Qualifier [Link] |
RA Sushi | Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2009 Sep 13 | I | La Costeña Jalapeño Eating Challenge [Link] |
Mi Tierra restaurant | Chicago, IL |
|
| $50.00 ($35.00) | 2009 Sep 6 | |
Hot Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Wing N' It | Chicago Heights, IL |
|
| | 2009 Sep 6 | | Macaroni & Cheese Eating Contest [Link] |
Last Fling |
Naperville, IL |
|
| | 2009 Sep 6 | | Pizza Eating Contest [Link] |
Yorkville Hometown Days |
Yorkville, IL |
|
| | 2009 Sep 5 | | Cheese Eating National Championship [Link] |
Arthur's Amish Country Cheese Festival |
Arthur, IL |
|
| | 2009 Sep 5 | | Spaghetti Eating Contest [Link] |
Italian Fest | Farmington, IL |
|
| $350.00 | 2009 Aug 30 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Wienerville | Elgin, IL |
|
| | 2009 Aug 1 | I | Pepe's Soft Taco Eating Contest [Link] |
Balmoral Park Racetrack |
Crete, IL |
|
| $200.00 | 2009 Jul 30 | |
Ultimate Winger [Link] |
Lake County Fair | Grayslake, IL |
|
| $250.00 | 2009 Jul 25 | |
Turkey Leg Eating Contest [Link] |
Risque Chicago |
Chicago, IL |
$25 entrance fee |
| | 2009 Jul 25 | X | Jimmy John's Freaky Fast Sandwich Making and Eating Contest [Link] |
Taste of Lincoln Avenue |
Chicago, IL |
|
| $50.00 | 2009 Jul 25 | |
Oskar's Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Rice Pool | Wheaton, IL |
for teams of 4, $40 team entry fee |
| | 2009 Jul 22 | | Man vs. Food filming [Link] |
Gateway Grizzlies game |
Sauget, IL |
|
| | 2009 Jul 20 | | Ice Cream Trough Eating Contest [Link] |
Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlour |
Forest Park, IL |
|
| $1,750.00 | 2009 Jul 19 | A |
Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship - professional [Link] |
| Midlothian, IL |
$500 bonus to an amateur that wins the professional contest |
| ($450.00) | 2009 Jul 19 | A |
Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship - amateur [Link] |
| Midlothian, IL |
|
| ($90.00) | 2009 Jul 17 | |
Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago |
Chicago, IL |
|
| $2,000.00 | 2009 Jul 11 | |
Jumbo Slice Eating Contest [Link] |
Bacci Pizza Fest |
Chicago, IL |
qualify by eating 3 jumbo slices in under 20 minutes at a Bacci's location |
| | 2009 Jul 10 | | Mashed Potato Eating Contest [Link] |
Irish Fest |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2009 Jul 9 | | Sandwich Eating Contest [Link] |
The Fifty/50 | Chicago, IL |
winner will compete alongside 3 MLE eaters in Jimmy John's makers vs. eaters contest July 25 |
| | 2009 Jul 5 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] |
Plaza Garibaldi |
Chicago, IL |
starts at 3pm, winner to receive slot in September IFOCE jalapeno contest |
| | 2009 Jul 4 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Crossroads Public House |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2009 Jul 4 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Purgatory |
Chicago, IL |
$5 entry fee |
| | 2009 Jul 2 | | Pork Rind Eating Contest [Link] |
ESPN Radio 96.5 | Peoria, IL |
John Palmgren was symbolic competitor |
| $200.00 | 2009 Jun 27 | |
Wing Eating Championship [Link] |
Taste of Joliet |
Joliet, IL |
|
| | 2009 Jun 23 | | Wing Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Heroes West Sports Grill |
Joliet, IL |
|
| | 2009 Jun 22 | | Wing Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Heroes West Sports Grill |
Joliet, IL |
|
| | 2009 Jun 18 | | Wing Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Heroes West Sports Grill |
Joliet, IL |
|
| | 2009 Jun 15 | | Wing Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Heroes West Sports Grill |
Joliet, IL |
|
| | 2009 Jun 13 | | Rock 104.9 Crawfish Eating Contest [Link] |
Gumbo Ya Ya Festival |
Rock Island, IL |
|
| | 2009 May 23 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Barley House Restaurant |
Algonquin, IL |
|
| | 2009 May 16 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Taste of Glen Ellyn |
Glen Ellyn, IL |
|
| | 2009 May 2 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Dog World | Freeport, IL |
|
| $5,000.00 | 2009 May 2 | I |
Harrah's Metropolis World Dippin' Dots Championship [Link] |
Harrah's Metropolis Casino & Hotel |
Metropolis, IL |
Contest food changed to vanilla ice cream |
| | 2009 Feb 22 | | Wingfest wing eating contest - women [Link] |
Bailey Auditorium |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2009 Feb 22 | | Wingfest wing eating contest - men [Link] |
Bailey Auditorium |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2009 Feb 21 | | Crawfish Eating Contest [Link] |
Bif Fish Bar and Grille at Harborside Marina |
Wilmington, IL |
$50 first prize |
| | 2009 Feb 7 | | Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Great American Wingfest |
Quincy, IL |
$5 admission to wingfest |
| | 2009 Jan 31 | | Chili Eating Contest [Link] |
Super Chili Bowl |
Chicago, IL |
|
| | 2009 Jan 27 | | Rock the Tot Tater Tot Eating Contest [Link] |
Tap House Grill |
Glen Ellyn, IL |
|
| | 2008 Dec 24 | TV | Man vs. Food [Link] |
The Travel Channel |
Chicago, IL |
starts at 10 pm eastern |
| | 2008 Oct 26 | | Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest [Link] |
Pumpkin Harvest Festival | Westmont, IL |
|
| | 2008 Oct 25 | | Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest [Link] |
Pumpkin Harvest Festival | Westmont, IL |
|
| | 2008 Oct 23 | | Ravioli Eating Contest [Link] |
Giovan's Restaurant | Crest Hill, IL |
$40 entrance fee |
| $425.00 | 2008 Oct 18 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Choppers Bar and Brill | Antioch, IL |
$20 entry fee |
| | 2008 Oct 18 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Southern Illinois Harvest Festival | Mt. Vernon, IL |
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| $850.00 | 2008 Oct 6 | A |
Wakefield World Chicken Salad Sandwich Eating Championship [Link] |
National Association of Convenience Stores Show |
Chicago, IL |
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| | 2008 Oct 5 | | Chili Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Fun Days | East Dubuque, IL |
$10 entrance fee |
| | 2008 Sep 27 | | Chocolate Mousse Pie Eating Contest [Link] |
Scarecrow Festival | Dixon, IL |
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| | 2008 Sep 27 | | Chili Eating Contest [Link] |
International Beer Tasting & Chili Cook Off |
Urbana, IL |
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| | 2008 Sep 27 | | Red Hot Chili Pepper Eating Contest [Link] |
International Beer Tasting & Chili Cook Off |
Urbana, IL |
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| $5,000.00 | 2008 Sep 14 | I |
La Costeña Jalapeño Eating Challenge [Link] |
Fiestas Patrias | Chicago, IL |
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| | 2008 Sep 6 | | Donut Eating Contest [Link] |
Hometown Celebration | Dyer, IL |
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| | 2008 Aug 30 | | Cheese Eating National Championship [Link] |
Arthur's Amish Country Cheese Festival |
Arthur, IL |
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| | 2008 Aug 30 | | Spaghetti Eating Contest [Link] |
Italian Fest | Farmington, IL |
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| $500.00 | 2008 Aug 12 | A |
Wakefield National Sandwich Eating Championship [Link] |
CSP's Food Service Retail Expo | Schaumburg, IL |
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| | 2008 Aug 8 | | Dragon Noodle Eating Contest [Link] |
Ben Pao | Chicago, IL |
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| $200.00 | 2008 Jul 27 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Wiener Ville | Elgin, IL |
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| | 2008 Jul 21 | | The Trough Eating Contest [Link] |
Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor |
Forest Park, IL |
$45 entrance fee, for teams of 3 people |
| $1,500.00 | 2008 Jul 19 | |
Bacci World Pizza Eating Championship [Link] |
Bacci Pizzeria |
Chicago, IL |
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| | 2008 Jul 19 | | Wing Sling Competition [Link] |
Franks for the Memories |
Mundelein, IL |
$35 entrance fee |
| $4,500.00 | 2008 Jul 18 | A |
Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship [Link] |
St. Christopher's Parish 61st Annual Fiesta |
Midlothian, IL |
non professionals need to qualify by eating 12 meatballs prior to July 16th, 2008 |
| | 2008 Jul 12 | | Ice Cream Eating Contest [Link] |
Windmill City Festival | Batavia, IL |
contest will have a 100 foot gutter filled with ice cream |
| | 2008 Jul 12 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Kansas Summer Festival |
Kansas, IL |
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| | 2008 Jul 11 | | Mashed Potato Eating Contest [Link] |
Irish American Heritage Festival |
Chicago, IL |
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| $150.00 | 2008 Jul 5 | |
Mini Corn Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Crew |
Chicago, IL |
"Chicago's premier gay sports bar + gril" |
| $1,000.00 ($100.00) | 2008 Jul 4 |
| Vertucci's Big Dog Challenge [Link] |
RiverFront Park |
East Peoria, IL |
qualifying at Vertucci's Chicago Style Eats required, $9.99 fee |
| | 2008 Jun 28 | | Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Taste of Joliet | Joliet, IL |
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| $250.00 | 2008 Jun 22 | |
Pizza Eating Contest [Link] |
PizzaFest |
Chicago, IL |
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| | 2008 Jun 21 | | Lingonberry Pie Eating Contest [Link] |
Swedish Days | Geneva, IL |
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| | 2008 May 17 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier [Link] |
Sam's Club | Matteson, IL |
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| | 2008 Feb 24 | | Wingfest wing eating contest - men [Link] |
Bailey Auditorium |
Chicago, IL |
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| | 2008 Feb 24 | | Wingfest wing eating contest - women [Link] |
Bailey Auditorium |
Chicago, IL |
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| $50.00 | 2007 Nov 10 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Byron's hot dogs |
Forest Park, IL |
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| $5,000.00 | 2007 Sep 16 | I |
La Costeña Jalapeño Eating Challenge [Link] |
Fiestas Patrias | Chicago, IL |
contest was supposed to be 8 minutes, but was shortened due to lack of food |
| | 2007 Sep 1 | | Cheese Eating National Championship [Link] |
Arthur's Amish Country Cheese Festival |
Arthur, IL |
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| | 2007 Apr 29 | | Dugout Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
The Dugout | Chicago, IL |
$10 entrance fee |
| $500.00 | 2007 Mar 31 | |
4 person team wing eating contest [Link] |
Cans Bar and Canteen |
Chicago, IL |
$25 entrance fee, March 11 registration deadline, qualifiers throughout March, qualifiers also held at Junior's Sports Lounge |
| $500.00 | 2007 Mar 17 | A |
Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship [Link] |
Bartolini's Restaurant |
Midlothian, IL |
split into 5 minute qualifier & 2 minute finals |
| | 2007 Feb 25 | | Wingfest wing eating contest - men [Link] |
Bailey Auditorium |
Chicago, IL |
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| | 2007 Feb 25 | | Wingfest wing eating contest - women [Link] |
Bailey Auditorium |
Chicago, IL |
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| $4,000.00 | 2006 Aug 12 | I |
GoldenPalace.net World Horseshoe Eating Championship [Link] |
Illinois State Fair |
Springfield, IL |
horseshoes are two pieces of toast topped with ham, French fries and cheese sauce |
| $2,500.00 | 2006 Jul 29 | |
Bacci World Pizza Eating Championship [Link] |
Bacci Pizzeria, Melrose Park |
Chicago, IL |
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| $275.00 | 2006 Jul 22 | |
Frank's RedHot Battle to the Bone Buffalo Wing Eating Championship [Link] |
AVP Beach volleyball contest |
Chicago, IL |
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| $875.00 | 2006 May 20 | A |
Bartolini’s Meatball Eating Championship [Link] |
Bartolini's Restaurant |
Midlothian, IL |
split into 5 & 2 minute rounds |
| $5,000.00 | 2006 Feb 13 | I |
GoldenPalace.net Valentine's Day Chocolate Massacre [Link] |
Chicago Chocolate Company |
Chicago, IL |
7 minutes corresponds to 7 people killed in actual massacre |
| $275.00 | 2005 Sep 3 | |
Frank's RedHot Battle to the Bone Buffalo Wing Eating Championship [Link] |
AVP Beach volleyball contest |
Chicago, IL |
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| $1,750.00 | 2005 Aug 13 | I |
GoldenPalace.com grilled cheese qualifier [Link] |
Illinois State Fair | Springfield, IL |
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| $2,500.00 | 2005 Jul 9 | I |
Bacci World Pizza Eating Championship [Link] |
Bacci Pizzeria, Schiller Park |
Chicago, IL |
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| $2,500.00 | 2004 Jun 19 | I |
Bacci World Pizza Eating Championship [Link] |
Bacci Pizzeria, Schiller Park |
Chicago, IL |
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| | 2003 Oct 17 | | Oyster Slurp O Rama finals [Link] |
Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster |
Chicago, IL |
qualifiers held before finals on Friday, use of hands prohibited |
| $1,000.00 | 2003 Jun 22 | I |
Bacci World Pizza Eating Championship [Link] |
Bacci Pizzeria, Schiller Park |
Chicago, IL |
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| | 2002 Oct 18 | | Oyster Slurp O Rama finals [Link] |
Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster |
Chicago, IL |
qualifiers held before finals on Friday, use of hands prohibited |
| | 2001 Oct 19 | | Oyster Slurp O Rama finals [Link] |
Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster |
Chicago, IL |
qualifiers held before finals on Friday, use of hands prohibited |
| | 2000 Oct 20 | | Oyster Slurp O Rama finals [Link] |
Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster |
Chicago, IL |
qualifiers held before finals on Friday, use of hands prohibited |
| | 1999 Oct 21 | | Oyster Slurp O Rama finals [Link] |
Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster |
Chicago, IL |
qualifiers held before finals on Friday, use of hands prohibited |
| | 1998 Oct 22 | | Oyster Slurp O Rama finals [Link] |
Shaw's Crab House Royster with the Oyster |
Chicago, IL |
qualifiers held before finals on Friday, use of hands prohibited |
| | 3 lb. burger | | Big Game Burger [Link] |
Field House Pizza & Pub |
Springfiled, IL |
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