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Phoenix area restaurants' eating challenges and eating contests

Blog Category: /regions/usa/az/phoenix
2012 Jun 30Hot Dog Eating Contest Ivy League Dogs Goodyear, AZ
2012 Jun 9INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier Arizona Mills Tempe, AZ
72 oz. steakCThe Gambler's Choice Dirtwater Springs Apache Junction, AZ must be pre-ordered, limited to one attempt to person per year
2 lb. burgerCQuadruple Bypass Burger Heart Attack Grill Chandler, AZ
28 inch pizzaC28" Party Zza Challenge Zza's on the Square Chandler, AZ
big burritoCEl Gordito Burrito San Felipe's Cantina Flagstaff (also Phoenix area), AZ
big banana splitCThe Black Diamond Tundra Ice Cream Glendale, AZ equal to 10 regular banana splits, has 30 scoops ice cream
2 lb. burgerCThe Deuce Roadrunner Restaurant and Saloon New River, AZ served between 3 grilled cheese sandwiches, served w 1 lb. fries and 1 lb. onion rings
4 lb. hot dogC3rd Place Food Challenge 3rd Place Grill Peoria, AZ
big burritoCThe Holy Moly Burrito Crazy Carlos Peoria, AZ
22 inch hot dogC"The Big Unit" Hot Dog Alice Cooper's Town Phoenix, AZ also have "Adam Richmond" big unit with a lot of toppings
5 pound tacoCSuper Navajo Taco Challenge Aya and Peila's Mexican Food Phoenix, AZ
5 lb burritoCBig Ass Burrito Challenge Barrio Cantina Phoenix, AZ
24 oz. steakCThe Big One Bill Johnson's Phoenix, AZ
breakfast pileCHobo Eggs Crazy Otto's Diner Phoenix, AZ reportedly only 9 finishers in 6 years
48 oz. steakC48 Ounce Porterhouse Durant's Phoenix, AZ
3 lb. hot dogCThe Junkyard Dog Hawg n' Dawg Express Phoenix, AZ topped w/quart of chili, bacon, cheese, onions, Fritos and French fries
4 Kahuna Lava DogsCMaui Dog Kahuna Luau Challenge Maui Dog Phoenix, AZ includes 4 sliders and baskets of tater tots and french fries
big burgerCOn Deck Burger Challenge On Deck Sports Grill Phoenix, AZ
12 egg mealCBig E's Pile Up Over Easy Cafe Phoenix, AZ includes .75 lb. bacon, 12 slices of cheese and 3 lb. of hash browns
big sandwichCThe $60 Sandwich Royal Palms Hotel Phoenix, AZ includes 1 lb. of fries and 1 lb. sweet potato fries
6 1/4 lb. hot dogsCKing of Dawgs The Dawgfather Grill Phoenix, AZ includes 1 lb. grilled steak and 1 lb. tater tots
2 lb. burgerCAll American Meal record The Grill Next Door Phoenix, AZ includes .5 lb chili, fries and a coke in a bottle, current record is 6:46
3 sandwichesCFull House Challenge Tom's BBQ Phoenix, AZ includes onion strings & curly fries, several Phoenix-area locations
12 Jewish slidersCUltimate Jewish Sliders Challenge Chompies Phoenix (3 locations), AZ a Jewish slider consists of a mini challah roll filled with moist lean brisket, mini potato pancakes and Jack cheese
24 inch pizzaC24 Inch Party Pizza Venezia's New York Style Pizzeria Phoenix (3 locations), AZ for 2 person teams
7 lb. burgerC7 pound burger Blu Burger Grille Scottsdale, AZ
1 lb. burgerCMajor League Burger Buster's on the Lake Scottsdale, AZ
2 lb. burgerC2 Pound Burger Challenge Butterfield's Pancake House Scottsdale, AZ
8 patty burgerCBurger Challenge Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers Scottsdale, AZ
1.5 spicy burgerCMichael Katto Burger Limelight Scottsdale, AZ
6.2 lb. burritoCBig Papi Burrito Challenge Papi Chulo's Scottsdale, AZ
big pizzaCAnchor Pizza Barney's Boathouse Tempe, AZ pizza shaped like anchor
1 lb. hot dogCDevil Dog Dave's Doghouse Tempe, AZ
3 overstuffed sandwichesC Overstuffed Sandwich Challenge DiVerti Bar & Grill Tempe, AZ includes fries
2 lb. burgerC2 Pound Burger Lobby's Beef Burger Dogs Tempe, AZ
7 pound burgerCMonster Burger Challenge Red Owl Sports Grill Tempe, AZ includes chili cheese fries
48 oz. steakCDouble Cut Porterhouse Mastro's Los Angeles, CA also have 2 Scottsdale, AZ locations
2012 May 5Jalapeno Eating Contest Calico Jack's Glendale, AZ
$250 2012 May 5MEGA 104.3 Burrito Challenge Mateo's Cantina Phoenix, AZ
$500 2012 Apr 22 Pizza Eating Contest Flancer's Gilbert, AZ limited to AZ residents
$300 2012 Apr 19 Torta Eating Contest La Tolteca Phoenix, AZ
2012 Apr 7Wing Eating Contest Wingstock Mesa, AZ
2012 Mar 24Bratwurst Eating Contest The Great American BBQ and Beer Festival Chandler, AZ
2012 Mar 24Wing Eating Contest The Great American BBQ and Beer Festival Chandler, AZ
2012 Mar 24Pie Eating Contest The Great American BBQ and Beer Festival Chandler, AZ
2012 Mar 17Lucky Charm Eating Contest McFadden's Glendale, AZ
2012 Feb 5Wing Eating Contest McFadden's Glendale, AZ
2012 Feb 5Fear Factor Food Challenge Cadillac Ranch Tempe, AZ
2012 Jan 12Burger Eating Contest Catch 22 Sports Bar Phoenix, AZ no entry charge, donations encouraged
2011 Dec 17Diablo Burger Challenge Bueno Burger Scottsdale, AZ must wait 5 minutes after finished
($150)2011 Nov 19 Pizza Muffin Eating Contest Finals Floridino's Chandler, AZ
($25)2011 Nov 19 Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest Public Library Peoria, AZ
2011 Nov 14Pizza Muffin Eating Qualifier Floridino's Chandler, AZ top 20 times qualify for finals
2011 Nov 7Pizza Muffin Eating Qualifier Floridino's Chandler, AZ top 20 times qualify for finals
2011 Oct 31Pizza Muffin Eating Qualifier Floridino's Chandler, AZ top 20 times qualify for finals
2011 Oct 30Cupcake Eating Contest Cupcake Love-in Scottsdale, AZ
2011 Oct 24Pizza Muffin Eating Qualifier Floridino's Chandler, AZ top 20 times qualify for finals
2011 Oct 15Hot Chile Pepper Eating Contest Arizona Taco Festival Scottsdale, AZ
2011 Oct 15El Baddass Bomb Burrito Throwdown Arizona Taco Festival Scottsdale, AZ
2011 Oct 8Bacon Wrapped Deep Fried Hot Dog Eating Contest Monkey Pants Bar & Grill Tempe, AZ
2011 Oct 8Bacon Wrapped Deep Fried Nacho Cheese Hot Dog Eating Contest Monkey Pants Bar & Grill Tempe, AZ
($75)2011 Sep 24 Bratwurst Eating Challenge Oktoberfest Chandler, AZ
$100 2011 Sep 17 Lucky Charms Eating Contest McFadden's Glendale, AZ
$1,500 ($250)2011 Aug 27 Big Butte Burger Contest - Most Consumed Lone Butte Casino Chandler, AZ
$1,500 ($250)2011 Aug 27 Big Butte Burger Contest - Fastest Time Lone Butte Casino Chandler, AZ
2011 Aug 26Wing Eating Challenge Hooters Tempe, AZ
2011 Jul 7Big Unit Hot Dog Eating Contest Alice Cooperstown Phoenix, AZ
2011 Jul 4Foot Long Hot Dog Eating Contest July 4th All American Festival Peoria, AZ
2011 Jun 25Froyo Eating Contest Tempe Marketplace Stage Tempe, AZ $5 entry fee
2011 Jun 24Pizza Eating Contest Two Hippies Pizza and Burger Joint Phoenix, AZ $30 entry fee
2011 Jun 22Battle of the Bone Qualifier Native New Yorker Laveen, AZ
2011 Jun 17Overstuffed Challenge Diverti Bar and Grill Tempe, AZ
2011 Jun 15Battle of the Bone Qualifier Native New Yorker Signal Butte, AZ
2011 Jun 12PBR Pancake Eating Contest Boulders on Broadway Tempe, AZ
2011 Jun 11Wing Eating Contest Old School Car Club Phoenix, AZ
2011 Jun 11INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier - men Arizona Mills Tempe, AZ
2011 Jun 11INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier - women Arizona Mills Tempe, AZ
2011 Jun 8Battle of the Bone Qualifier Native New Yorker Germann, AZ
($50)2011 Jun 8 Toffee Banofi Eating Contest Sweet Republic Scottsdale, AZ hands-free
2011 Jun 1Battle of the Bone Qualifier Native New Yorker Anthem, AZ
2011 May 25Battle of the Bone Qualifier Native New Yorker Tempe, AZ
2011 May 24Leg of Beast Feast Big Earl's BBQ Scottsdale, AZ for 6 person teams, includes 20 pounds of pork shoulder
2011 May 5Biggest Burrito hot-tamale eating contest Calico Jack's Glendale, AZ
2011 Apr 27Junkie Wing Eating Contest American Junkie Scottsdale, AZ
$500 2011 Apr 17 Flancer's 11th Annual Pizza Eating Contest Flancer's Gilbert, AZ $30 entry fee, limited to Arizona residents
2011 Apr 16Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Challenge Sweet Cakes Cafe Mesa, AZ
$300 2011 Apr 14 Torta Eating Contest La Tolteca Phoenix, AZ
2011 Apr 9Wing Eating Contest Wingstock 2011 Mesa, AZ
2011 Apr 2Meatball Eating Contest La Cucina Italiana Phoenix, AZ qualify by eating a pound of meatballs by March 31
2011 Apr 2Ice Cream Eating Contest Hooked on Chili Cookoff Tempe, AZ
2011 Mar 26Midwestern Meats Eating Contest The Great American BBQ and Beer Festival Chandler, AZ open to Arizona residents only
2011 Mar 17Lucky Charms Eating Competition McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon Glendale, AZ
2011 Feb 123 Pound Burger Lobby's Beef Burger Dogs Tempe, AZ
2011 Jan 29Arizona State Jalapeno Eating Contest RoadRunner Chili CookoffNew River, AZ
2010 Dec 3Rib Eating Contest Get Your Pig ON Fountain Hills, AZ
2010 Nov 13XJimmy John's Makers vs. Eaters ASU football gameTempe, AZ
2010 Nov 7Slider Eating Contest Chicago Hamburger Company Phoenix, AZ
2010 Nov 63 Pound Burger Lobby's Beef Burger Dogs Tempe, AZ
2010 Oct 23Hot Dog Eating Contest Chili Cook-OffPhoenix, AZ
2010 Oct 23Schreiner's German Sausage Eating Contest Oktoberfest at CityScape Phoenix, AZ $10 entry fee
2010 Oct 15Wing Eating Contest Ny Boyz Subs and Wings Tempe, AZ
2010 Oct 10Cupcake Eating Contest Cupcake Love-In Scottsdale, AZ
$150 2010 Oct 9Hot Chili Pepper Eating Contest Arizona Taco Festival Scottsdale, AZ 7 rounds of progressively spicier peppers
2010 Aug 28Battle of the Bone 2008 Finals Chandler Harley DavidsonChandler, AZ
($50)2010 Jul 4 Sonic Hot Dog Eating Contest Peoria Sports Complex Peoria, AZ
2010 Jun 27Quad Burger Eating Contest The Grill Next Door Phoenix, AZ
2010 Jun 5INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Arizona Mills Tempe, AZ
2010 May 13 Pound Burger Lobby's Beef Burger Dogs Tempe, AZ
$500 2010 Apr 11 Flancer's 9th Annual Pizza Eating Contest Flancer's Gilbert, AZ $30 entrance fee, to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project
2010 Mar 20Midwestern Meats Eating Contest Chandler BBQ Throwdown Chandler, AZ Arizona residents only
2010 Feb 13Pizza Eating Contest Vistancia Car Show Peoria, AZ
2009 Nov 8Slider Eating Contest Chicago Hamburger Company Phoenix, AZ $35 entry fee
2009 Sep 2Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Metro Center Phoenix, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Aug 26Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Germann, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Aug 19Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Anthem, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Aug 12Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Dobson Road Mesa, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Aug 5Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Avondale, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Jul 29Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Ray Road Ahwatukee, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Jul 22Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Chandler, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Jul 15Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Arrowhead Peoria, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Jul 8Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - 101/Cave Creek Phoenix, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Jul 4Hot Dog Eating Contest Pacana ParkMaricopa, AZ
2009 Jun 28Quad Burger Eating Contest The Grill Next Door Phoenix, AZ
2009 Jun 24Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Maricopa, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Jun 20Burger Eating Contest Big Daddy's Smokehouse Sports Grill Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ $20 entrance fee
2009 Jun 17Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Gilbert Rd Mesa, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Jun 10Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Mesa Drive Mesa, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Jun 3Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Scottsdale, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 May 30INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Arizona Mills Tempe, AZ
2009 May 27Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Goodyear, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 May 20Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Surprise, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 May 13Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Surprise, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
$800 2009 May 3A World Taco Eating Championship Sandbar Mexican Grill Peoria, AZ
2009 Apr 29Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Laveen, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Apr 26Flancer's 9th Annual Pizza Eating Contest Flancer's Gilbert, AZ $30 entrance fee
2009 Apr 22Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Ahwatukee/Foothills Signal Butte, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Apr 8Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Glendale, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Apr 1Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Bell Road - PHX Phoenix, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Mar 25Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Val Vista Gilbert, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Mar 18Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Queen Creek Phoenix, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Mar 11Battle of the Bone 2009 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Broadway Rd Tempe, AZ amateur eaters only, $15 entry fee
2009 Jan 31Boomer's Slider Eating Contest Boomer's Sweet Home Chicago Glendale, AZ
($50)2008 Nov 1 Anthony's Pizza Eating Contest Luke Air Force Base Glendale, AZ
2008 Nov 1Marie Callender’s Pie Eating Contest Arizona State FairPhoenix, AZ
2008 Oct 25Marie Callender’s Pie Eating Contest Arizona State FairPhoenix, AZ
$850 2008 Oct 25A Pulled-Pork Sandwich Eating Qualifier Dickey's Barbecue Pit Scottsdale, AZ
2008 Oct 18Marie Callender’s Pie Eating Contest Arizona State FairPhoenix, AZ
2008 Sep 6Battle of the Bone 2008 Finals Native New Yorker Restaurant - Broadway Road Tempe, AZ official final results have errors (Malachi Ortiz listed twice, etc. )
2008 Aug 20Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Mesa Drive Mesa, AZ
2008 Aug 13Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Bell Road - PHX Phoenix, AZ
2008 Aug 6Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Ray Road Ahwatukee, AZ
2008 Jul 23Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Val Vista Gilbert, AZ
2008 Jul 16Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Avondale, AZ
$200 2008 Jul 5Hot Dog Eating Contest Main Street GrillePayson, AZ registrations due June 15, entrance fee $10
2008 Jul 2Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Goodyear, AZ
2008 Jun 25Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Chandler, AZ
2008 Jun 18Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Maricopa, AZ
2008 Jun 11Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Surprise, AZ
2008 Jun 4Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Anthem, AZ
2008 May 31INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Arizona Mills Tempe, AZ
2008 May 28Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Laveen, AZ
2008 May 21Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Scottsdale, AZ
2008 May 14Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Dobson Road Mesa, AZ
2008 May 7Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Signal Butte, AZ
2008 Apr 30Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - 101/Cave Creek Phoenix, AZ
2008 Apr 23Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - 83rd Ave & Bell Rd Peoria, AZ
$500 2008 Apr 20 Flancer's 8th Annual Pizza Eating Contest Flancer's Gilbert, AZ $30 entrance fee
2008 Apr 16Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant Glendale, AZ
2008 Apr 9Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Metro Center Phoenix, AZ
2008 Apr 2Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Gilbert Rd Mesa, AZ
2008 Mar 26Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Queen Creek Phoenix, AZ
2008 Mar 19Battle of the Bone 2008 Qualifier Native New Yorker Restaurant - Broadway Road Tempe, AZ
2007 Jun 2INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Arizona Mills Tempe, AZ
$3,000 2006 Oct 28I Sky City World Fry Bread Eating Championship Arizona State Fair Phoenix, AZ Sky City took over sponsorship from GoldenPalace
2006 Jun 3INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Arizona Mills Tempe, AZ
$2,000 2005 Oct 25I 84 Lumber Baked Bean Eating Contest 84 LumberChandler, AZ
$1,750 2005 Oct 22I GoldenPalace.com grilled cheese qualifier Arizona State Fair Phoenix, AZ
2005 Jun 4INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Arizona Mills Tempe, AZ
2004 Jun 5INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Arizona Mills Tempe, AZ
2003 Jun 7INathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Arizona Mills Tempe, AZ