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Knoxville area restaurants' eating challenges and eating contests

Blog Category: /regions/usa/tn/knoxville
Related: Asheville | Chattanooga | Tri-Cities, TN


4 sandwichesCThe Tin Roof Challenge The Tin Roof sandwiches are grilled chicken, peanut butter, honey includes 32oz. milk - locations in Nashville, Lexington, KY, Columbia, SC Knoxville, Birmingham, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati & Charlottte
30 oz. burgerCChubby Burger Hot Rod's 50's Diner Alcoa, TN also a Maryville location
28 in pizzaCPizzilla Challenge I Love NY Pizza Knoxville, TN for 2 person team, $50 fee for in-restaurant reversal
16 scoop sundaeCRocky Top Challenge It's All So Yummy Knoxville, TN
3 lb. burgerCBreast Cancer Burger Challenge Smoky Mountain Brewery Knoxville, TN 4 east Tennessee locationsincludes 3 lb. fries
5 lb. pork burritoC El Gigante Comida Challenge Sweet P's Barbecue & Soul House Knoxville, TN includes 1/2 lb. mac & cheese and 1/2 lb. of banana pudding
3 poundsCChallenger Burger The Roaming Gnome Knoxville, TN The burger was 3 pounds and had 3 pounds of fries with it!
2 lb. burgerCTwo Pound Burger Highway 63 Diner La Follette, TN includes 1 lb. fries
80 oz. steakCBig Ol' Steak Challenge Shiloh Brew & Chew Maryville, TN includes salad, 2 sides and a roll, 1st Wall of Fame member is a woman
12 lb. pizzaC12 Pound Pizza Lumberjack's Pizza @ Dollywood Pigeon Forge, TN
5 lb. nacho plateCFive Pound Nachos KT's Bar & Grill Sevierville, TN
2 lb. burgerCThe Bear Killer Tony Gore's Smoky Mountain BBQ Sevierville, TN also have one & three pound burgers
3 lb. pancakeCThree 3 Pound Pancakes Connie's Kitchen Seymour, TN
2021 Oct 2Bratwurst Eating Contest Oktoberfest @ Schulz Brau Brewing Company Knoxville, TN
2020 May 10Shrimp Eating Contest Shrimp Night @ Tennessee Smokies game Sevierville, TN
2020 Mar 12Wing Eating Contest The Hill Knoxville, TN
2020 Jan 25Hot Wing Eating Contest Ober Gatlinburg Gatlinburg, TN
2019 Oct 26Pie Eating Contest Grove Center Pumpkin Fest Oak Ridge, TN
2019 Oct 6Bratwurst Eating Finals Schulz Brau Knoxville, TN
2019 Oct 4Bratwurst Eating Contest Schulz Brau Knoxville, TN
2019 Sep 29Bratwurst Eating Contest Schulz Brau Knoxville, TN
2019 Sep 27Bratwurst Eating Contest Schulz Brau Knoxville, TN
2019 Sep 1Wing Eating Contest Big Kahuna Wing Festival Knoxville, TN
2019 Sep 1XXX Wing Eating Contest Big Kahuna Wing Festival Knoxville, TN
2019 Aug 29Wing Eating Contest Sevier County Fair Sevierville, TN
2019 Aug 28Donut Eating Contest Sevier County Fair Sevierville, TN
$850 2019 Aug 3Wing Eating Contest Middlesboro Wing Fling Festival Middlesboro, KY
2019 Jul 14Burger Eating Contest Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge Pigeon Forge, TN
2019 Jul 4Hot Dog Eating Contest Smokin the Water Kingston, TN
2019 Jun 7Ice Cream Eating Contest Secret City Festival Oak Ridge, TN
2019 May 25Bratwurst Eating Contest Ober Gatlinburg Gatlinburg, TN
$200 2019 Apr 27 Taco Eating Contest Happy Taco Knoxville, TN
2019 Apr 13Pie Eating Contest Blooms Day Clinton, TN
2019 Apr 13Grilled Cheese Sandwich Eating Contest Yummy Café Knoxville, TN
2019 Jan 4Taco Eating Contest Knoxville Ice Bears game Knoxville, TN
2018 Nov 7Hot Chili Eating Contest Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff Gatlinburg, TN
2018 Oct 20Ice Cream Eating Contest Octoberfest Louisville, TN
2018 Oct 13Pie Eating Contest Bluegrass Harvest Festival @ The Grove College Grove, TN
2018 Oct 5Bratwurst Eating Contest Schulz Brau Knoxville, TN
2018 Sep 23Bratwurst Eating Contest Schulz Bräu Brewing Knoxville, TN
2018 Aug 30Wing Eating Contest Sevier County Fair Sevierville, TN
2018 Aug 30Ice Cream Eating Contest Sevier County Fair Sevierville, TN
2018 Aug 4Wing Eating Contest Middlesboro Wing Fling Festival Middlesboro, KY
2018 Jun 16Wing Eating Contest Big Kahuna Wing Festival Knoxville, TN
2018 Jun 16XXX Wing Eating Contest Big Kahuna Wing Festival Knoxville, TN
2018 May 19Strawberry Pie Eating Contest Morristown Strawberry Festival Morristown, TN
2018 Apr 20420 Challenge It's All So Yummy Cafe Knoxville, TN sub, grilled cheese, potato salad , ice cream and a brownie
($100)2018 Jan 27 Cookie Eating Contest Archers BBQ Karns, TN
2017 Nov 8Hot Chili Eating Contest Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff Gatlinburg, TN
2017 Oct 20Suthern Falafel Sandwich eating contest Yassin's Falafel House Knoxville, TN
2017 Oct 1Bratwurst Eating Finals Oktoberfest @ Schulz Brau Knoxville, TN
2017 Sep 29Bratwurst Eating Qualifier Oktoberfest @ Schulz Brau Knoxville, TN
2017 Sep 27Bratwurst Eating Qualifier Oktoberfest @ Schulz Brau Knoxville, TN
2017 Sep 24Bratwurst Eating Qualifier Oktoberfest @ Schulz Brau Knoxville, TN
2017 Sep 22Bratwurst Eating Qualifier Oktoberfest @ Schulz Brau Knoxville, TN
2017 Sep 19Bratwurst Eating Qualifier Oktoberfest @ Schulz Brau Knoxville, TN
2017 Sep 17Bratwurst Eating Qualifier Oktoberfest @ Schulz Brau Knoxville, TN
2017 Jun 17Wing Eating Contest Big Kahuna Wing Festival Knoxville, TN
($75)2017 Apr 29 Niros Gyros Eating Contest Niros Gyros Knoxville, TN
2016 Sep 12Ice Cream Eating Contest Tennessee Valley Fair Knoxville, TN
2016 Sep 10Mac & Cheese Eating Contest The Taste of Turkey Creek Knoxville, TN
2016 Jul 14Ice Cream Eating Contest New Harvest Park Farmers Market Knoxville, TN
$200 2016 Jun 11 Wing Eating Contest Big Kahuna Wing Festival Knoxville, TN
2016 May 30Grilled Cheese Sandwich Eating Contest Yummy Café Knoxville, TN
2016 May 21Strawberry Pie Eating Contest Morristown Strawberry Festival Morristown, TN
2016 Mar 14Pie Eating Contest Whole Foods Market Knoxville Knoxville, TN
2015 Nov 11Hot Chili Eating Contest Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff Gatlinburg, TN
2015 Sep 26Chili Eating Contest Hillbilly Chili Cook-Off Morristown, TN
2015 Jul 18Hot Dog Eating Contest Bluetick Brewery Maryville, TN
$1,000 2015 Jul 12I Hooters Wing Qualifier Hooters Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN top 4 advanced to finals
($150)2015 Jun 26 Poutine Eating Contest Poutine Mobile Knoxville, TN 10 entrants selected at random
$250 2015 Jun 13 Wing Eating Contest Big Kahuna Wing Festival Knoxville, TN
2015 May 6Wing Eating Contest Buffalo Wild Wings Turkey Creek Knoxville, TN
2015 Mar 14Bacon Eating Contest - women America Loves Bacon Knoxville, TN registration opens Jan 28
2015 Mar 14Bacon Eating Contest - men America Loves Bacon Knoxville, TN registration opens Jan 28
2014 Dec 18Latke Eating Contest JumpJam Knoxville, TN
2014 Nov 12Hot Chili Eating Contest Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff Gatlinburg, TN
2014 Oct 18Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest Pumpkin Bagel Fest Oak Ridge, TN
2014 Oct 11Bratwurst Eating Contest Linderfest Farragut, TN
2014 Sep 29Pickled Egg Eating Contest The New Buds Sports Bar Morristown, TN
2014 Jun 21Wing Eating Contest Big Kahuna Wing Festival Knoxville, TN 3 minute heats, 5 minute finals
2014 May 17Moon Pie Eating Contest Main Street Dandridge Car Show Dandridge, TN
2014 May 8Corn Dodger Eating Contest Timberwood Grill Pigeon Forge, TN
2013 Nov 13Chili Eating Contest Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff Gatlinburg, TN chili will get progressively hotter
2013 Nov 3Pepper Eating Contest East Tennessee Chili Cook Off Knoxville, TN
($200)2013 Jul 18 Dog Bite Eating Challenge Bailey's Knoxville, TN top 6 to compete in Chicago September 5
2013 Jun 29Cupcake Eating Contest Kustom Kakes Seymour, TN
2013 Jun 22Wing Eating Contest Big Kahuna Wing Festival @ World's Fair Park Knoxville, TN 3 minute 1st round followed by 5 minute finals
2012 Nov 7Hot Chili Eating Contest Winter Magic Kickoff & Chili Cookoff Gatlinburg, TN
2012 Oct 20Pie Eating Contest Buzz Fall Fest Madisonville, TN
2012 Oct 20Hot Dog Eating Contest Buzz Fall Fest Madisonville, TN
2012 Jul 10Hot Dog Eating Contest Ray's ESG West Knoxville, TN
2012 Jun 23Burrito Eating Contest Ray's ESG West Knoxville, TN
2012 Jun 2Fritter Eating Contest Applewood Farmouse Sevierville, TN
2012 Apr 26Hot Wing Eating Contest Ribfest, Wings & BBQ Gatlinburg, TN
2012 Feb 5Wing Eating Finals Rooster's Knoxville, TN qualify Feb 4
2012 Feb 4Wing Eating Qualifier Rooster's Knoxville, TN
2011 Oct 25Krystal Chick Eating Contest Ray's ESG West Knoxville, TN
2011 Oct 18Taco Eating Contest Ray's ESG West Knoxville, TN
($300)2011 Oct 13 Fried Rice Eating Contest Stir Fry Cafe Knoxville, TN
2011 Sep 20Taco Eating Contest Ray's Knoxville, TN
2011 Sep 4Calhoun’s Ribdonkulous BBQ Blowout Calhoun's Restaurant Knoxville, TN
($150)2011 Aug 10 Challenger Burger Contest The Roaming Gnome Pub & Eatery Sevierville, TN need to eat challenger in July to qualify
2011 Jul 23Wing Eating Contest Puckers Sports Bar & Grill Gatlinburg, TN $500 in cash and prizes
2011 Jul 19Burrito Eating Contest Ray's ESG Knoxville, TN
2011 May 28Biscuit Eating Contest International Biscuit Festival Knoxville, TN
2011 May 1Hot Wing Eating Contest Smoky Mountain Bike Fest Gatlinburg, TN
2011 Apr 28Hot wing eating contest Ribfest & Wings Gatlinburg, TN
2011 Apr 28Ice cream eating contest Ribfest & Wings Gatlinburg, TN
2011 Apr 1Cake Eating Contest Magpies Bakery Knoxville, TN $5 entry fee
$50 2011 Mar 5Yankee Chow Down I Love NY Pizza Knoxville, TN $15 entry fee
2010 Nov 7Hot Chili Pepper Eating Contest East Tennessee Chili Cook-Off Knoxville, TN
$175 2010 Oct 15 Hot Wing Eating Contest Bobarosa Saloon Del Rio, TN
2010 Oct 9Hot Dog Eating Contest Bobarosa Saloon Del Rio, TN
2010 Apr 22Hot wing eating contest Ribfest & Wings Gatlinburg, TN
2010 Apr 22Vermonster eating contest Ribfest & Wings Gatlinburg, TN
2009 Sep 20IKrystal Square Off qualifier Tennessee Valley Fair Knoxville, TN
2009 Apr 23Hot wing eating contest Ribfest & Wings Festival Gatlinburg, TN contets at 5 pm and 7 pm
2008 Nov 1Hot Chile Pepper Eating Contest East Tennessee Chili Cook-offKnoxville, TN
2008 Sep 14IKrystal Square Off qualifier Tennessee Valley Fair Knoxville, TN
2008 Apr 17Hot wing eating contest Ribfest & Wings Gatlinburg, TN
2007 Sep 16IKrystal Square Off qualifier Tennessee Valley Fair Knoxville, TN
2007 Apr 19Hot wing eating contest Ribfest & Wings Gatlinburg, TN
2006 Sep 17IKrystal Square Off qualifier Tennessee Valley Fair Knoxville, TN
2005 Nov 13IKrystal Square Off qualifier West Town MallKnoxville, TN
2004 Sep 19IKrystal Square Off qualifier Tennessee Valley Fair Knoxville, TN