| 13 lb. pizza | C | Marina's Challenge |
Villa Marina Pizza |
Bradenton & Tampa, FL |
for 2 person team |
| 1 lb. burger | C | Big Burger Challenge |
Big Belly Burgers |
Brandon, FL |
comes w/ 1 lb. of fries, also a St. Augustine, FL location |
| 5 lb. burger | C | Hurricane Fred |
Big Fred's Famous Roast Beef |
Clearwater, FL |
reportedly site of Jeremiah Weed commercial |
| 20 tacos | C | 20 in 40 Taco Challenge |
Poblano's Grill and Bar |
Clearwater, FL |
available on Mondays |
| 2 lb. burger | C | Wall of Fame Monster Burger |
Cooter's Raw Bar & Restaurant |
Clearwater Beach, FL |
|
| 20 in cheesesteak | C | 20 Inch Cheesesteak |
Eye Poppin Cheesesteaks |
Crystal River, FL |
challenge includes bacon fries |
| 4 pounds | C | Eddie's Monsta Burger |
Eddie's Bar and Grill |
Dunedin, FL |
3 pound burger with 1 pound of fries finish in 30 minutes Free |
| 2 4 pattie burgers | C | Double Gut Buster |
Mahuffer's |
Indian Shores, FL |
|
| 21 oz. burger | C | Monster Burger |
Debbie Lee's Kountry Kafe |
Lakeland, FL |
|
| 5 lb. pulled pork sandwich | C |
Pulled Pork Challenge |
Pappy's Grill |
Lakeland, FL |
|
| 10 hot wings | C | Davy Jones Wings |
Rapscallions |
Land O Lakes, FL |
no beverages or other food is allowed |
| 15 lb. burger | C | All American Biggest Burger |
Hot Rod's BBQ & Grill |
Lutz, FL |
10 lb. beef on a 16 inch bun, one day notice required |
| 12 lb. gyro | C | Hercules Challenge |
Gyro King |
Palm Harbor, FL |
for 2 person teams, available after 4pm except on Wednesday |
| 5 lb. steak sandwich | C |
Jail Break |
Felony's Bar & Grill | Spring Hill, FL |
challengers must eat in a |
| 50 oz. burger | C | 50 oz. burger |
Beach, Buns & Burgers |
St. Pete Beach, FL |
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| 2 lb. burger | C | Fan vs. Food Challenge |
Centerfield Brew House - Tropicana Field |
St. Petersburg, FL |
includes .5 lb. bacon, 1 lb. fries, CowbellKid finished in 13:10 |
| 2011 Feb 15 | C | The Kitchen Sink Challenge |
Five Bucks Drinkery |
St. Petersburg, FL |
7 bacon wrapped chili cheese dogs served over a bed of tater tots and french fries, topped with jalapenos, onion straws, cheese sauce and a scoop of sour cream. |
| 3 lb. sandwich | C | The Dagwood Challenge |
Lucky Dill |
St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| 48 oz. bowl spicy soup | C |
Inferno Soup |
Nitally's Thai Mexican Cuisine |
St. Petersburg, FL |
also have 5 lb. Inferno burrito and 20 taco challenge |
| 2 1 lb. burgers | C | Sea Hag’s Double, Double Deluxe Burger - defunct |
Sea Hag's Bar and Grill |
St. Petersburg, FL |
includes 6 slices of bacon, 6 slices of cheese, 6 slices of tomato and side of fries and slaw |
| 6 pound steak | C | 6 Pound Texas Challenge |
Texas Cattle Company |
St. Petersburg, FL |
if not finished, cost is $26 if more than half eaten, $40 if less than half consumed |
| 2 lb. burger | C | Big Boy |
Ballyhoo Grill |
Tampa, FL |
includes 1 lb. fries |
| 4 lb. burrito | C | The Chupacabra Burrito Challenge |
Chico's Wood Fired Grill |
Tampa, FL |
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| 2 lb. burger | C | Eats Ultimate Burger Challenge |
Eats American Grill |
Tampa, FL |
includes 1 lb. fries |
| 6 lb. steak | C | 6 Pound Steak Challenge |
Frontier Steakhouse Cattle Co. |
Tampa, FL |
meal includes baked potato & salad |
| big burger | C | Monster Iguana |
Green Iguana Bar & Grill |
Tampa, FL |
|
| 5 lb. burrito | C | El Gringo Gordo |
Machismo Burrito Bar New Tampa |
Tampa, FL |
|
| 2 ft. lobster roll | C | Man vs. Lobstah |
Monstah Lobstah |
Tampa, FL |
|
| 5 lb. spicy burger | C | 3rd Circle of Hell |
Tank's Tap Room |
Tampa, FL |
burger topped w/firey habi-que sauce, crushed cherry peppers and jalapenos |
| spicy chicken masala | C |
Triple Tikka Challenge |
Tun-Du-Ree |
Tampa, FL |
|
| 2 lb. burger | C | The Ultimate 5lb. Burger Challenge |
Winner's Grill |
Tampa, FL |
includes 1lb. fries & 2lbs toppings |
| 5 lb. pizza | C | Five Pound Calzone |
Bistro Pizza |
Winter Haven, FL |
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| ($175) | 2012 May 12 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Wings Gone Wild |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2012 May 5 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Florida Blueberry Festival |
Brooksville, FL |
|
| | 2012 May 5 | | Giant Burrito Eating Contest |
The Lime |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2012 Apr 28 | | Oyster Eating Contest |
Cotee River Seafood & Blues Festival |
New Port Richey, FL |
|
| | 2012 Apr 14 | | Pancake Eating Contest |
Cornerstone Baptist Church |
Brandon, FL |
|
| | 2012 Apr 5 | | Pita Eating Contest |
The Pita Pit |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2012 Mar 17 | | Boxtie Eating Contest |
Irish 31 |
Tampa, FL |
boxties are Irish potato pancakes |
| | 2012 Mar 13 | | Taco Eating Contest |
The Westy |
St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| | 2012 Mar 8 | | Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest |
Florida Strawberry Festival |
Plant City, FL |
|
| | 2012 Mar 7 | | Super Dog Corn Dog Eating Contest |
Florida Strawberry Festival |
Plant City, FL |
|
| | 2012 Feb 25 | | Flan Eating Contest |
Ybor City Saturday Market |
Tampa, FL |
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| ($50) | 2012 Feb 11 | |
The Dunedin Pastrami Wars |
Pioneer Park |
Dunedin, FL |
qualify by eating sandwich at Dunedin Bagels & Deli |
| | 2012 Feb 11 | | Chocolate Eating Contest |
Florida Orange Groves Winery |
St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| $100 | 2012 Feb 5 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Emporers Pasco |
Holiday, FL |
|
| | 2012 Feb 5 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Nadiyas Caberet |
Pinellas Park, FL |
|
| | 2012 Feb 5 | | Super Wing Challenge |
The Mulligans Pub |
Riverview, FL |
must keep wings down for 5 minutes |
| | 2012 Feb 4 | | Wing Eating Finals |
Beef O' Brady's |
Hudson, FL |
for teams |
| | 2012 Feb 2 | | "Hungry as a Lion" Nuclear Wing Eating Contest |
First Thursdays |
Dade City, FL |
|
| | 2012 Jan 28 | | Wing Eating Qualifier |
Beef O' Brady's |
Hudson, FL |
for teams |
| | 2012 Jan 21 | | Wing Eating Qualifier |
Beef O' Brady's |
Hudson, FL |
for teams |
| | 2012 Jan 14 | | Wing Eating Qualifier |
Beef O' Brady's |
Hudson, FL |
for teams |
| | 2012 Jan 7 | | Wing Eating Qualifier |
Beef O' Brady's |
Hudson, FL |
for teams |
| | 2011 Oct 8 | | Slice of Life Pizza Eating Contest |
Cotee River Bike Fest |
New Port Richey, FL |
|
| | 2011 Sep 10 | | Pepper Eating Contest |
I Like it Hot Festival |
Largo, FL |
|
| ($175) | 2011 Sep 3 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Home Depot | Spring Hill, FL |
|
| | 2011 Aug 28 | | Meatball Eating Contest |
Rigatoni Restaurant & Lounge |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2011 Aug 28 | | Hot Wing Eating Contest |
The Catch Sports Bar & Grill |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2011 Jul 17 | | Ice Cream Eating Contest |
MOSI |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2011 Jul 14 | | Fish and Chips Eating Contest |
FC Tampa Bay Game |
Tampa, FL |
game will be against Bolton Wanderers from England |
| | 2011 Jul 2 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Crowbar |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2011 Jun 16 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Dunedin Blue Jays Wing Night |
Dunedin, FL |
|
| | 2011 Jun 4 | | Jalapeno Pepper Eating Contest |
Pinellas Pepper Fest |
Pinellas Park, FL |
|
| | 2011 May 14 | | Rib Eating Contest |
Holy Hog Barbecue |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2011 May 14 | | Grits Eating Contest |
Rotary Pig Fest |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2011 May 14 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Rotary Pig Fest |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2011 May 5 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Vintage Ultra Lounge |
St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| ($50) | 2011 May 5 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
Mema's Alaskan Tacos |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2011 Apr 9 | | Pancake Eating Contest |
Cornerstone Baptist Church | Brandon, FL |
$20 entry fee |
| ($75) | 2011 Apr 7 | |
Pita Eating Contest |
The Pita Pit |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2011 Mar 19 | | Big Dad Eating Contest |
Shane's Rib Shack |
Lakeland, FL |
|
| | 2011 Mar 10 | | Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest |
Florida Strawberry Festival |
Plant City, FL |
|
| | 2011 Mar 8 | | Corn Dog Eating Contest |
Florida Strawberry Festival |
Plant City, FL |
|
| | 2011 Feb 12 | | Jalapeno Pizza Eating Contest |
Lakeland Bike Night |
Lakeland, FL |
|
| ($100) | 2011 Feb 6 | |
Fire Wing Eating Contest |
Slims Sports Bar & Grill |
Holiday, FL |
|
| | 2011 Feb 5 | | Quaker Steak & Lube Wing Eating Contest |
Wing Fest |
St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| | 2011 Jan 7 | | Pie Eating COntest |
The American Pro Rodeo Parade |
Lakeland, FL |
|
| | 2010 Nov 13 | | Beef O'Brady's Nuclear Wing Contest |
Heartland Idol | Sebring, FL |
|
| | 2010 Nov 13 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Wildlife Rehabilitation of Hernando, Florida |
Spring Hill, FL |
|
| | 2010 Oct 31 | | Oyster Eating Contest |
John's Pass Seafood Festival |
Madeira Beach, FL |
|
| | 2010 Oct 9 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Lakeland Bike Night | Lakeland, FL |
|
| | 2010 Aug 28 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
I Like it Hot Festival |
Largo, FL |
had to wait 5 minutes after contest |
| | 2010 Jul 24 | | Potato Chip Eating Contest |
Papa's American Grill | Zephyrhills, FL |
$10 entry fee |
| $100 | 2010 Jul 4 | | Wing Eating Contest |
O'Maddy's Bar & Grille |
Gulfport, FL |
|
| | 2010 Jul 3 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Crowbar - Ybor City |
Tampa, FL |
$5 entry fee |
| | 2010 Jul 2 | | Cupcake Eating Contest |
Fresco's Bakery & Bistro |
Lakeland, FL |
|
| | 2010 Jun 6 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
Pepper Fest | Pinellas, FL |
|
| | 2010 May 27 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Dunedin Blue Jays game | Dunedin, FL |
|
| | 2010 May 23 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Beef O' Brady's - South Tampa | Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2010 Apr 22 | | Rock the Tot |
Bar Louie |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2010 Apr 1 | | Pita Eating Contest |
The Pita Pit |
Tampa, FL |
Record from 2007 is 4 1/2 "Dagwood" Pitas |
| | 2010 Mar 28 | | Meatball Eating Contest |
Festa Italiana |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2010 Mar 11 | | Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest |
Florida Strawberry Festival |
Plant City, FL |
|
| | 2010 Mar 6 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
7th Annual Chili Cook-off | St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| | 2010 Feb 27 | | Flan eating contest |
Fiesta Day Flan Fest | Ybor City, FL |
|
| | 2010 Feb 13 | | Chocolate Eating Contest |
Chocolate Orange Groves Winery | St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| | 2010 Jan 26 | | Girl Scout Cookie Eating Contest |
Highlands County Fair |
Sebring, FL |
|
| ($175) | 2010 Jan 16 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Wing Fest |
St. Petersburg, FL |
amateur only, IFOCE & AICE members not allowed |
| | 2010 Jan 10 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
Jim's Chili cook-off | St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| | 2009 Oct 29 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Jacksonville Landing | Jacksonville, FL |
|
| | 2009 Oct 19 | | Steak N Shake - Steakburger Eating Contest |
Northeast Florida Fair |
Callahan, FL |
|
| | 2009 Oct 18 | | Spinner's Pizza Pizza Eating Contest |
Northeast Florida Fair |
Callahan, FL |
|
| | 2009 Oct 11 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Sloppy Pelican |
St. Pete Beach, FL |
|
| | 2009 Sep 7 | I | Krystal Square Off qualifier |
Jacksonville Landing |
Jacksonville, FL |
|
| | 2009 Aug 7 | | Cupcake Eating Contest |
Five Points | Jacksonville, FL |
|
| $100 | 2009 Jul 4 | | Dairy Inn Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Dairy Inn |
St. Petersburg, FL |
3 groups, men, women & youth, winner of each group will receive $100 |
| | 2009 Jul 4 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Sloppy Pelican |
St. Petersburg, FL |
to award a beach cruiser bicycle |
| | 2009 Jul 3 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Crowbar - Ybor City |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2009 Jun 28 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Hogs n Dogs |
St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| | 2009 Jun 27 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Dunedin Blue Jays stadium |
Dunedin, FL |
contest will start with first pitch of 5th inning |
| | 2009 May 30 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
Sam's Club |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2009 Apr 9 | | Pita Eating Contest |
The Pita Pit |
Tampa, FL |
Record from 2007 is 4 1/2 "Dagwood" Pitas |
| | 2009 Mar 14 | | Crawfish Eating Contest |
Cajun Zydeco Crawfish Festival | St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| | 2009 Mar 5 | | Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest |
Florida Strawberry Festival |
Plant City, FL |
|
| | 2009 Feb 28 | | Flan eating contest |
Fiesta Day Flan Fest |
Ybor City, FL |
|
| $400 | 2009 Feb 14 | |
Jalapeno Eating Contest |
Jalapenos De Ybor |
Tampa, FL |
|
| $1,000 | 2009 Jan 31 | |
Pierogi Eating Contest |
Pierogi Grill |
Clearwater, FL |
|
| | 2009 Jan 31 | | Cholula Wing Bowl |
Super Gate II |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2008 Nov 1 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Brandon High School | Brandon, FL |
|
| | 2008 Oct 31 | | Flapjack Eating Contest |
http://www.centralpascochamber.com/?page=fjfest |
Dade City (Tampa Bay), FL |
|
| | 2008 Oct 25 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Annual Pumpkin Festival | Lithia, FL |
|
| | 2008 Oct 20 | | Burger King Hamburger Eating Contest |
Northeast Florida Fair |
Callahan, FL |
|
| | 2008 Oct 19 | | Spinner's Pizza Pizza Eating Contest |
Northeast Florida Fair |
Callahan, FL |
|
| | 2008 Sep 1 | I | Krystal Square Off qualifier |
Jackson Landing | Jacksonville, FL |
|
| | 2008 Aug 16 | | Pierogi Eating Contest |
Tank's Tap Room |
Tampa, FL |
|
| | 2008 Jul 12 | | Ice Cream Eating Contest |
Hammer Title parking log | Tampa, FL |
|
| $100 | 2008 Jul 4 | | Dairy Inn Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Dairy Inn |
St. Petersburg, FL |
3 groups, men, women & youth |
| | 2008 Jul 3 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Crowbar |
Ybor City, FL |
|
| | 2008 Jun 28 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Main Street Blast |
New Port Richey, FL |
$5 entry fee |
| | 2008 Mar 6 | | Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest |
Florida Strawberry Festival |
Plant City, FL |
|
| | 2008 Feb 23 | | Flan eating contest |
Fiesta Day Flan Fest |
Ybor City, FL |
|
| | 2007 Sep 3 | I | Krystal Square Off qualifier |
Jackson Landing | Jacksonville, FL |
|
| | 2007 Jul 4 | | Dairy Inn Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Dairy Inn | St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| | 2007 Mar 11 | | Crawfish Eating Contest |
Cajun Zydeco Crawfish Festival |
St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| | 2007 Mar 10 | | Crawfish Eating Contest |
Cajun Zydeco Crawfish Festival |
St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| | 2007 Feb 24 | | Kobayashi Appearance |
Devil Rays Fan Festival |
St. Petersburg, FL |
|
| $250 | 2006 Nov 11 | |
Checkers Burger Bowl |
University of South Florida | Tampa, FL |
open to students & non-students |
| $125 | 2006 Oct 29 | |
Spinner's Pizza Pizza Eating Contest |
Northeast Florida Fair |
Callahan, FL |
5 contestants drawn at random |
| $200 | 2006 Oct 23 | |
Burger King Hamburger Eating Contest |
Northeast Florida Fair |
Callahan, FL |
5 contestants drawn at random |
| | 2006 Sep 4 | I | Krystal Square Off qualifier |
Jackson Landing | Jacksonville, FL |
|
| | 2005 Nov 6 | I | Krystal Square Off qualifier |
Greater Jacksonville Fair | Jacksonville, FL |
|
| | 2004 Nov 7 | I | Krystal Square Off qualifier |
Greater Jacksonville Fair | Jacksonville, FL |
|