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Minnesota restaurants' eating challenges and eating contests

2010 Sep 11Mini Jersey Burger Eating Contest [Link] Inver Grove Heights Days Inver Grove Heights, MN
29 inch pizzaCColossus Pizza [Link] Gary's Pizza 4 locations, MN does not appear to be any prizes associated w/pizza
burgersCTender Maid Challenge [Link] Tender Maid Sandwich Shop Austin, MN Current record holder is Amanda Dunning: 10 Tendermaid burgers,1 Malt,1 bag of chips,8 waters in 30 minutes
30 in pizzaC30 Inch Monster Pizza [Link] Pizza Now Blaine, MN
10 spicy wingsCGhost Wings Challenge [Link] Girvan Grille Brooklyn Park, MN beverages & other food not allowed
2 lb. burgerCDouble Mega Flameburger [Link] Flameburger Columbia Heights, MN 8 slices of baoon & cheese
mondo burritoCMondo Burrito Challenge [Link] Taco Del Mar Coon Rapids, MN
2 lb. burgerCBig Daddy's Challenge [Link] Big Daddy's Burgers Duluth, MN includes 1.5 pounds of fries
2 lb. burgerCBurger to be Named Later [Link] Big Daddy's Burgers Duluth, MN includes 2 lb. fries
2 lb. burgerCThe Duke Burger [Link] Eagle's Nest Eagle Lake, MN
6 patty burgerCDeckert Burger [Link] Dairyland Drive-In Fergus Falls, MN named after high school football player
4 lb. burgerCLocomotive Burger Challenge [Link] 2nd Street Depot Bar & Grill Hastings, MN includes 1 lb. fries
1 lb. burgerCArtery Clogger Burger [Link] RJ's Tavern Hastings, MN served on Texas toast, topped with American cheese bacon and fried onions
3 lb. burgerCThe Fat Kid [Link] The Brickyard Hibbing, MN
3 level burgerCMeat it or Beat it Challenge [Link] Burger Jones Minneapolis, MN
3 pound burgerCUltimate Fatso's Burger [Link] Fatso's Minneapolis, MN burger has 10 slices of cheese & 8 strips of bacon
meter long bratwurstC Meterbratwurst [Link] Gasthof zur Gemütlichkeit Minneapolis, MN
50 oz RibeyeCBludgeon of Beef [Link] Manny's Steak House Minneapolis, MN
jucy lucy burgersCJucy Lucy Record [Link] Matt's Bar Minneapolis, MN current record is 11 burgers
4 lb. porterhouseCGolden Butter Knife Steak for Three [Link] Murray's Restaurant Minneapolis, MN
3.5 lb. burgerCSpencer "50 Spence" Anderson burger [Link] Stub & Herb's Minneapolis, MN challenge includes fries and another .5 lb burger
12 mini pancakesCSkyscraper Challenge - Pancakes [Link] the Bad Waitress Diner & Coffeeshop Minneapolis, MN
12 egg omeletCSkyscraper Challenge - Omelette [Link] the Bad Waitress Diner & Coffeeshop Minneapolis, MN
triple burgerCSkyscraper Challenge - Burger [Link] the Bad Waitress Diner & Coffeeshop Minneapolis, MN
1 lb. burgerCColossal Burger [Link] Major's Sports Cafe Minneapolis area (7 locations), MN also Indianapolis area location
48 inch pizzaCRandy's Pizza Challenge - 48 Inch [Link] Premier Pizza Oakdale, MN for 9, 5 or 3 person team
36 inch pizzaCRandy's Pizza Challenge - 36 Inch [Link] Premier Pizza Oakdale, MN for 5, 3 or 2 person team
30 inch pizzaCRandy's Pizza Challenge - 30 inch [Link] Premier Pizza Oakdale, MN for 4, 2 or 1 person team
6 lb. sandwichCSix Pound Porkey's Nightmare Challenge [Link] Finish Line Cafe Princeton, MN contains 2 lbs. of seasoned pork, 2 lbs. of smoked ham, 1 lb. of bacon & 1/2 lb. of pepper jack cheese
2 lb. burgerCDouble Pounder Burger [Link] Glynner's Pub Rochester, MN
10 pounds phoCPho Challenge [Link] Saigon Restaurant Saint Paul, MN
3 lb. burger & FriesC Mattie's Super Burger Challenge [Link] Matties's Lanes, Sports Bar and Grille South St. Paul, MN
2 lb. burgerCMonster Burger [Link] McCann's Food and Brew St. Cloud, MN
2 Nookie Supreme BurgersC Nookie Supreme Burger [Link] Casper & Runyon's Nook St. Paul, MN
spicy pizzaCDante's Inferno Challenge [Link] Eden Pizza St. Paul, MN topped with Satanic Sauce
2 lb. burgerCChuck Norris Burger [Link] Patrick's On Third St. Peter, MN 2 1 lb. patties, 4 strips of bacon, 4 slices of american cheese with a grilled cheese in the middle
1 lb. burgerCLeech Burger [Link] Benson’s Eating & Drinking Emporium Walker, MN includes 1 lb. of cheese fries
($200.00)2010 Aug 30 Cream Cheese Puff Eating Contest finals [Link] Leeann Chin Minneapolis, MN
2010 Aug 26Cream Cheese Puff Eating Contest qualifier [Link] Leeann Chin Woodbury, MN
2010 Aug 25Cream Cheese Puff Eating Contest qualifier [Link] Leeann Chin Eden Prairie, MN
2010 Aug 24Cream Cheese Puff Eating Contest qualifier [Link] Leeann Chin Apple Valley, MN
2010 Aug 23Cream Cheese Puff Eating Contest qualifier [Link] Leeann Chin Maple Grove, MN
2010 Aug 15Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Laporte DaysLaporte, MN
2010 Aug 7Extreme Chops' Hot Wings Contest [Link] Chops Bar & Grill Hanover, MN need to lick fingers clean and need to wait 10 minutes
$150.00 ($50.00)2010 Jul 18 Frankie's Pizza Eating Contest [Link] Duk Duk Daze New Hope, MN
($125.00)2010 Jul 4 Diamond Dog Eating Contest [Link] The Depot Minneapolis, MN
2010 Jul 4Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Canterbury Park Shakopee, MN
2010 Jul 3Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Buddie's Hancock, MN
2010 Jun 27Sauerkraut Eating Contest [Link] Sauerkraut Days Henderson, MN
$250.00 2010 Jun 26 49er Days Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] 49er Days Fridley, MN
2010 Jun 26Pie Eating Contest [Link] Dan Patch Days Savage, MN $10 entrance fee, includes T shirt
2010 Jun 25Buffalo Wild Wings Wings Eating Contest [Link] Dan Patch Days Savage, MN no drinks allowed
2010 Jun 19Scotch Egg Eating Contest [Link] Whistle Binkies Olde World Pub Rochester, MN $20 entry fee
$100.00 2010 Jun 19 Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] Whistle Binkies Olde World Pub Rochester, MN $10 entry fee
$500.00 2010 May 22 Matzo Ball Eating Contest [Link] Mort's Deli Golden Valley, MN
2010 May 21Rib Eating Contest [Link] Old Barn ResortPreston, MN
2010 May 8Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] Cinco de Mayo Fiesta St. Paul, MN
2010 May 7Taco Eating Contest [Link] Ay Caramba Cocina Latina Minneapolis, MN $7 entry fee
($800.00)2010 May 5 Baja Sol Taco Eating Contest [Link] City Center Atrium Minneapolis, MN
2010 Apr 6Burrito Eating Contest first round [Link] QDoba Dinkytown Minneapolis, MN for 4 person teams, $20 entry fee
2010 Feb 16Phat Man Challenge [Link] Groveland Tap St. Paul, MN includes Cajun wings, beans & rice
2010 Feb 16"Phat Man" Challenge [Link] The Groveland TapSt. Paul, MN
$100.00 2009 Oct 5 Taco Eating Contest [Link] Laredo's Tex-West St. Louis Park, MN $10 entry fee
$25.00 2009 Sep 20 Weiner Eating Contest [Link] Minneapolis Oktoberfest Minneapolis, MN 2 contests held Sept 20
2009 Sep 19Weiner Eating Contest [Link] Minneapolis Oktoberfest Minneapolis, MN 2 contests held Sept 19
2009 Sep 18Weiner Eating Contest [Link] Minneapolis Oktoberfest Minneapolis, MN
$4,250.00 2009 Aug 15I Funnel Cake Eating Contest [Link] Valleyfair Amusement Park Shakopee, MN
2009 Aug 12Corn Eating Contest [Link] Cokato Corn CarnivalCokato, MN
2009 Aug 8WingStreet King's Wings finals [Link] Guy Expo St. Paul, MN competitors must wear Elvis jumpsuit
2009 Aug 7WingStreet King's Wings qualifier [Link] Guy Expo St. Paul, MN competitors must wear Elvis jumpsuit
2009 Jun 28Sauerkraut Eating Contest [Link] Sauerkraut Days Henderson, MN requires $25 sponsorship
$250.00 2009 Jun 27 Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] 49er DaysFridley, MN
2009 Jun 27White Castle burger eating contest [Link] Dan Patch Days Savage, MN $10 entrance fee, includes T shirt
2009 Jun 26Buffalo Wild Wings Wings Eating Contest [Link] Dan Patch Days Savage, MN no drinks allowed
($75.00)2009 Jun 20 Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Hutchinson Jaycee Water CarnivalHutchinson, MN
$100.00 2009 Jun 6I Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier [Link] Cub Foods Grocery StorePlymouth, MN
2009 May 9Burger Eating Contest [Link] Pedal Pushers CafeLanesboro, MN
2009 May 2Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] Cinco de Mayo FiestaSt. Paul, MN
2009 Apr 18Minneapolis Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] The Bulldog (Uptown) Minneapolis, MN
2009 Mar 25TVMan vs. Food [Link] The Travel Channel Minneapolis, MN starts at 10 pm eastern, challenge is meter long bratwurst
2008 Nov 7Lutefisk Eating Contest [Link] NorsefestMadison, MN multiple divisions, no entry fee
2008 Oct 25Juicy Lucy Eating Finals [Link] 5-8 Tavern and GrillMinneapolis, MN
2008 Oct 18Juicy Lucy Eating Qualifier [Link] 5-8 Tavern and GrillMaplewood, MN might have qualifiers at other locations
2008 Oct 12Oktoberbuger Eating Contest [Link] OktoberfestPelican Rapids, MN five pound burger
2008 Aug 13Corn Eating Contest [Link] Cokato Corn Carnival Cokato, MN
2008 Aug 8Corn Eating Contest [Link] Sesquicentennial Corn FeedFrazee, MN
2008 Jul 12Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] Karl Oskar DaysLindstrom, MN
2008 Jul 12Pasta Eating Contest [Link] Prairie Pioneer DaysMorris, MN
2008 Jun 29Sauerkraut Eating Contest [Link] Sauerkraut Days Henderson, MN $25 sponsorship fee
2008 Jun 21White Castle burger eating contest [Link] Dan Patch Days Savage, MN
2008 Jun 20Buffalo Wild Wings Wings Eating Contest [Link] Dan Patch Days Savage, MN no drinks allowed
2008 Jun 14Strawberry Pie Eating Contest [Link] Cottage Grove Strawberry Festival Cottage Grove, MN
2008 May 10INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier [Link] Cub Foods Grocery StoreApple Valley, MN
2008 Mar 15Blackforest Torte Eating Contest [Link] Beer Festival @ Fitger's BrewhouseDuluth, MN
2007 Jun 23White Castle burger eating contest [Link] Dan Patch Days Savage, MN $10 entrance fee
2007 Jun 16INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier [Link] Mall of America Bloomington, MN
2007 Mar 17Blackforest Torte Eating Contest [Link] Beer Festival @ Fitger's Brewhouse Duluth, MN
2006 Aug 20ANational Corn on the Cob Eating Championship [Link] 68th Annual Cornfest Ortonville, MN
2006 Jun 24White Castle burger eating contest [Link] Dan Patch Days Savage, MN $10 entrance fee
2006 Jun 17INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier [Link] Mall of America Bloomington, MN
2001 Nov 10IWorld Cloud Burger Eating Contest [Link] Willy's GarageDuluth, MN