| | 2010 Nov 20 | | Pizza Eating Contest [Link] |
Carnival O Pizza |
Austin, TX |
|
| | 2010 Oct 1 | | Sloppy Joe Eating Contest [Link] |
Joseph's Riverport Bar-B-Que |
Jefferson, TX |
|
| $3,400.00 | 2010 Sep 25 | I |
City of Lewisville World Tamale Eating Championship [Link] |
Western Day |
Lewisville, TX |
|
| | 2010 Sep 18 | | Spaghetti Eating Contest [Link] |
Chicfest |
Pittsburg, TX |
|
| 2.75 lb. burrito | C | Super Monster Burrito [Link] |
Freebirds |
24 Texas locations, TX |
|
| big burger | C | Family Burgers [Link] |
Arnolds Burgers |
Amarillo, TX |
burgers range in diameter from 9 to 24 inches |
| 72 oz. steak | C | 72 oz. steak [Link] |
Big Texan Steak Ranch |
Amarillo, TX |
Free if eaten w/trimming in under an hour |
| 30 inch pizza | C | 30 Inch Pizza [Link] |
Vince's Italian Pizza | Amarillo, TX |
might be a team challenge |
| 7 pound burger | C | World's Largest Hamburger [Link] |
Campo Verde |
Arlington, TX |
|
| 4 lb. burger | C | Big Buckin Burger [Link] |
Bikini's Sports Bar & Grill |
Austin, TX |
also a San Antonio & Charlotte, NC location |
| breakfast tacos | C | Don Juan breakfast taco Wall of Fame [Link] |
Juan in a Million |
Austin, TX |
Mens record is 7 tacos, womens record is 3.75 |
| loaf sized sandwich | C |
The Manny Hattan [Link] |
Manny Hattan's Deli & Restaurant |
Austin, TX |
Full loaf of Rye loaded with Corned Beef, Turkey, Roast Beef, Pastrami, Salami, Swiss, Cole Slaw & Russian Dressing (can sub one meat for another) |
| 1.5 lb burger | C | Texas Size Trailer Burger [Link] |
Official Muncher |
Austin, TX |
topped with 12 slices of American/ Swiss Cheese & 6 slices of Crispy Bacon |
| 1 lb. burger | C | Gut Grenade [Link] |
Plucker's |
Austin, TX |
also Dallas locations, includes 34 oz. Shiner Bock |
| 150 wings | C | Plucker's Wall of Fame [Link] |
Plucker's Wing Factory |
Austin, TX |
|
| 25 hot wings | C | Plucker's Wall of Flme [Link] |
Plucker's Wing Factory |
Austin, TX |
also a Dallas location |
| 1.5 lb. burger | C | Texas Size Trailer Burger Challenge [Link] |
The Trailer |
Austin, TX |
Round Rock donut is bun, toppings 12 slices Swiss / American cheese and 6 strips of bacon |
| 5 cheesesteaks | C | Cheesesteak Challenge [Link] |
Philly's Americana Cheesesteaks |
Brownsville, TX |
|
| 2 or 3 lb. burger | C | The Hammer 2.0/3.0 [Link] |
Burger Boy |
College Station, TX |
|
| 8 hot wings | C | Release Form Wings [Link] |
Harvey Washbangers |
College Station, TX |
must sign release form before ordering |
| spicy burger | C | El Diablo [Link] |
Rockwell Tavern and Grill |
Cypress, TX |
requires signing waiver |
| 50 oz. porterhouse | C | Bull Shipper - defunct [Link] |
Traildust Steakhouse |
Dallas (also Denver), TX |
No longer on everyday menu, requires preorder - first competitive eating experience for Sonya Thomas |
| 2 lb. burger | C | The "Big Daddy" Burger [Link] |
Yesterday's Texas |
Decatur, TX |
topped w/Bacon, Jalapenos, Onions, Chili, Sliced Hot Dog, Fritos & Mustard |
| 3 lb. burger | C | Big Time Burger - reportedly defunct [Link] |
Big Time at Bob's Burgers |
Denton, TX |
unlimited time & bathroom breaks allowed - reportedly no longer offered after restaurant sale |
| 18 sliders | C | Texas Slider Challenge [Link] |
Rooster's Roadhouse |
Denton, TX |
|
| spicy burger | C | Hell Burger Challenge [Link] |
Rooster's Roadhouse |
Denton, TX |
|
| 10 in burger | C | The Big Chef Sitting Bull Burger [Link] |
Comanche Springs Truck Terminal |
Fort Stockton, TX |
|
| 3 lb. burger | C | Chubby Challenge [Link] |
Chubby's Burger Shack |
Fort Worth, TX |
includes 2 lb. fries |
| 6 dishes | C | Pho King Challenge [Link] |
Pho King Way |
Fort Worth, TX |
also 2 Los Angeles area locations, not at ABQ location |
| 4 lb. chicken fried steak | C |
Full O' Bull [Link] |
The Cowtown Diner |
Fort Worth, TX |
includes 6 pounds of potatos and 10 slices of Texas toast, no time limit |
| 3 lb. burger | C | El Jefe Grande Burger [Link] |
Kenny's Burgers |
Frisco, TX |
3 lb. patty topped/w 1 lb. fries, a quart of chili, a cup of mayo, .5 lb. bacon jalapeños, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and onions (total weight 7 lbs.) |
| 1/2 lb. chili dog | C | Hot Dog Wall of Fame [Link] |
Grapevine Diner |
Grapevine, TX |
|
| 8+ lb. burger | C | Big Kahuna Burger [Link] |
Pancho and Lefty's |
Hare, TX |
|
| 4.5 lb. burger | C | Mighty Gonzilla Burger [Link] |
Bobby J's Old Fashion Hamburgers |
Helotes, TX |
|
| 2 lb. burger | C | The Gringo Burger [Link] |
Cafe Espanol |
Houston, TX |
burger has 1 lb. pattie a double gringo burger is also available |
| 5 lb. burrito | C | Senor Grande [Link] |
Don Carlos Mexican Restaurants |
Houston, TX |
|
| ft long hot dog | C | Big Frank [Link] |
Frank's Chop House |
Houston, TX |
prizes only available March 1-7 |
| 15 pound burger | C | 15 Pound Burger [Link] |
French Press Cafe | Houston, TX |
|
| Alamo Platter | C | Alamo Platter Wall of Fame [Link] |
Hickory Hollow Restaurant |
Houston, TX |
also awarded for finishing Ranchers Chicken Fried Steak Meal, Fallbrook Drive location only |
| 8 layer deli sandwich | C |
The Zellagabetsky [Link] |
Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen Restaurant |
Houston, TX |
8 Decker on Special Cut Rye, Corned Beef, Pastrami, Turkey, Roast Beef, Salami, Tongue & Swiss Cheese w/Cole Slaw, Russian Dressing and Red Sweet Pepper |
| 1 lb. burger | C | Big A*S Burger [Link] |
Little Bitty Burger Barn |
Houston, TX |
|
| big calzone | C | The Cablinasian Calzone [Link] |
Nick's Place |
Houston, TX |
contains 1 lb. of sausage & pepperoni, named after Sean "The Cablinasian" Pendergast of the Jim Rome Show |
| 5 patty burger | C | The King Kong [Link] |
Ray's Franks |
Houston, TX |
patties weigh 1/2 pound |
| 30 inch pizza | C | 30 Inch Pizza [Link] |
Rigia's Pizza |
Houston, TX |
|
| 28 inch pizza | C | 28 Inch Pizza [Link] |
Russo's New York Pizzeria |
Houston, TX |
also a Memphis location |
| 1 lb. burger | C | Big Daddy [Link] |
The Backyard Grill |
Houston, TX |
2 slices of Swiss & American cheese, 4 slices of bacon, sauteed mushrooms, jalapenos, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes & onions, also a 2 lb. Granddady burger |
| 4 lb. burger | C | Big Texan Party Burger [Link] |
udge Bean’s Restaurant and Cantina |
Keller, TX |
|
| 1.5 lb. burger | C | Triple Bypass [Link] |
The Burger House |
Kemah, TX |
also have a 1 pound burger, the "Heart Attack" |
| 3 lb. burger | C | The B E A S T [Link] |
Burgers Galore |
Lacy Lakeview, TX |
also have a "Pounders Club" for 1 lb. burger finishers |
| 7 lb. burger | C | TKO Burger Challenge [Link] |
Dempsey's Sports Pub |
League City, TX |
|
| 4 lb. burger | C | The Puncher Challenge [Link] |
North Side Cafe |
Mason, TX |
|
| 4 lb. burrito | C | Big Ass Burrito [Link] |
Rosa Rita's |
Needville, TX |
|
| 2 lb. burger | C | Wild Burger [Link] |
Will Bill's Grill |
North Richland Hills, TX |
One free burger per year |
| 6 lb. BBQ meal | C | Texas Challenge [Link] |
Central Texas Style BBQ |
Pearland, TX |
Double baked potato with a pound of sausage and a pound of chopped beef |
| 85 oz. steak | C | 85 Ounce Steak [Link] |
Relay Station Restaurant |
Plantersville, TX |
|
| 52 oz. sirloin | C | 52 Ounce Steak [Link] |
Western Sky Steakhouse |
San Angelo, TX |
|
| 1 lb. burger | C | The Big Bang [Link] |
Bunsen Burgers |
San Antonia, TX |
includes choice of 2 cheeses and 3 toppings |
| 4 lb. burger | C | 3 Pound Burger [Link] |
Armadillo's |
San Antonio, TX |
|
| 3 lb. burger | C | The Red Baron [Link] |
Biff Buzby's |
San Antonio, TX |
current record is 15 minutes |
| 42 in. pizza | C | 42 Inch Pizza [Link] |
Big Lou's Pizza |
San Antonio, TX |
must be eaten on-site, too large for any box, also have 37 inch pizza |
| 1 lb. burger | C | Big One Pounder [Link] |
Cheesy Jane's |
San Antonio, TX |
|
| .5 lb spicy burger | C | Four Horsemen Burger [Link] |
Chunky's |
San Antonio, TX |
burger topped w/ jalapeños, serrano peppers & ghost chiles, 5 minute no-drink rule after completion |
| 3 lb. chicken fried steak | C |
The Sheriff's Special [Link] |
Lulu's Jailhouse Cafe |
San Antonio, TX |
|
| 7 lb. burrito | C | Extreme Grizzly Burrito [Link] |
Marianito's Mexican Restaurant |
San Antonio, TX |
|
| 2 lb. burger | C | Hurt You Burger [Link] |
The Lord's Kitchen |
San Antonio, TX |
|
| 4.5 lb. burger | C | T Rex. Burger [Link] |
Gil's Broiler |
San Marcos, TX |
|
| 1.5 lb. burger | C | Mega Mel Burger [Link] |
Mel's Country Cafe |
Tomball, TX |
burger includes a pound of bacon, record is 9 minutes |
| 5 lb. burger | C | Super Pit Challenge [Link] |
Cricket's Bar and Grill |
Waco, TX |
|
| 20 pattie burger | C | Belly Bomber [Link] |
Pop A Top Cafe |
Waco, TX |
inclues a pound of fries |
| 12 egg omelet | C | The Aggie Special [Link] |
Hullabaloo Diner |
Wellborn, TX |
|
| | 2010 Aug 14 | | Ice Cream Eating Contest [Link] |
Austin Ice Cream Festival |
Austin, TX |
|
| | 2010 Jul 31 | | Big Juan Burrito Eating Contest [Link] |
Tortuga Mexican Kitchen | Galveston, TX |
$25 entry fee |
| $500.00 | 2010 Jul 29 | |
28 Inch Pizza Eating Contest [Link] |
Russo's NY Coal-Fired Pizzeria |
Richardson, TX |
$50 entrance fee |
| | 2010 Jul 10 | | Ice Cream Eating Contest [Link] |
Anna Freedom Fest |
Anna, TX |
|
| $300.00 | 2010 Jul 10 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
The Hot Dog Shop |
Houston, TX |
$25 entry fee |
| | 2010 Jul 10 | | Burger Eating Contest [Link] |
All American Burger Festival |
San Antonio, TX |
|
| ($450.00) | 2010 Jul 4 | |
Veggie Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
The Tiniest Bar in Texas |
Austin, TX |
|
| ($175.00) | 2010 Jul 4 | |
Corn Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Libertine Bar |
Dallas, TX |
|
| $75.00 | 2010 Jun 12 | |
Shrimp Eating Contest [Link] |
Shrimpfest |
Seadrift, TX |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2010 May 31 | | Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Buffalo Bros |
Fort Worth, TX |
|
| | 2010 May 31 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Memorial Day Salute | Huntsville, TX |
|
| | 2010 May 29 | | Kolache Eating Contest [Link] |
National Polka Festival |
Ennis, TX |
$10 entry fee for men, $5 for women |
| $300.00 ($100.00) | 2010 May 29 |
| Flavors Festival Eating Contests [Link] |
Flavors Festival |
Houston, TX |
4 contests: jalapeno, tomato, watermelon, ice cream |
| | 2010 May 23 | | Crawfish Eating Contest [Link] |
Crabby Daddy Seafood and Steakhouse |
The Woodlands, TX |
|
| | 2010 May 22 | | Stuffed Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] |
Margarita Ranch |
Dallas, TX |
$10 entry fee |
| ($100.00) | 2010 May 22 | |
Big Texan 72 Ounce Steak Eating Contest [Link] |
Trader's Village |
Houston, TX |
|
| | 2010 May 16 | | La Costena Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] |
Festival de Mayo | Houston, TX |
|
| $4,000.00 | 2010 May 15 | I |
Niko Niko's World Gyro Eating Championship [Link] |
Festival of Greece |
Houston, TX |
|
| | 2010 May 5 | | Bob Armstrong queso-eating contest [Link] |
Mattito's |
Dallas, TX |
|
| $5,800.00 | 2010 May 2 | I |
La Costeña Jalapeño Eating Challenge [Link] |
Historic Market Square | San Antonio, TX |
|
| | 2010 Apr 13 | | Wing Eating Contest - store finals [Link] |
Hooters |
All Texas Hooters, TX |
entrants selected at random before contest |
| | 2010 Apr 10 | | 34th World Championship of Pickled Quail Egg Eating [Link] |
Traders Village |
Grand Prairie, TX |
|
| | 2010 Apr 6 | | Wing Eating Contest - store qualifier [Link] |
Hooters |
All Texas Hooters, TX |
entrants selected at random before contest |
| | 2010 Mar 30 | | Wing Eating Contest - store qualifier [Link] |
Hooters |
All Texas Hooters, TX |
entrants selected at random before contest |
| | 2010 Mar 23 | | Wing Eating Contest - store qualifier [Link] |
Hooters |
All Texas Hooters, TX |
entrants selected at random before contest |
| | 2010 Mar 18 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Gulf Greyhound Park |
La Marque, TX |
|
| | 2010 Mar 16 | | Wing Eating Contest - store qualifier [Link] |
Hooters |
All Texas Hooters, TX |
entrants selected at random before contest |
| | 2010 Mar 7 | | Raw Oyster Eating Contest - women [Link] |
Oysterfest |
Fulton, TX |
|
| $350.00 | 2010 Mar 6 | |
Raw Oyster Eating Contest - men [Link] |
Oysterfest |
Fulton, TX |
|
| | 2010 Feb 28 | | Vegan Pancake Eating Contest [Link] |
Spiral Diner |
Dallas, TX |
|
| | 2010 Feb 27 | | Taco Eating Contest [Link] |
Sombrero Festival |
Brownsville, TX |
|
| | 2010 Feb 27 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] |
Sombrero Festival |
Brownsville, TX |
|
| | 2010 Feb 27 | | Super Monster Burrito Eating Contest finals [Link] |
Freeb!rds |
Dallas, TX |
|
| | 2010 Feb 20 | | Super Monster Burrito Eating Contest qualifier [Link] |
Freeb!rds |
Dallas, TX |
3 Dallas locations |
| | 2010 Feb 16 | | Crawfish Eating Contest [Link] |
Lake Dallas Mardi Gras Celebration | Lake Dallas, TX |
|
| | 2010 Feb 13 | | Couple Chocolate Covered Strawberry Eating Contest [Link] |
Gulf Greyhound Park |
La Marque, TX |
|
| | 2010 Jan 23 | | House of Pies Pie Eating Contest [Link] |
National Pie Day Celebration |
Houston, TX |
|
| $100.00 | 2010 Jan 16 | |
Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] |
Yaga's Chili Quest and Beer Fest |
Galveston, TX |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2009 Dec 5 | | Pizza Eating Contest [Link] |
Carnival O Pizza |
Austin, TX |
|
| | 2009 Dec 5 | | Christmas Pie Eating Contest [Link] |
Forney's Hometown Christmas |
Forney, TX |
restricted to Forney residents |
| | 2009 Dec 3 | | Vertigo Burger Challenge [Link] |
Elevation Burger |
Austin, TX |
|
| | 2009 Nov 28 | | Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest [Link] |
Bruner Motors, Inc. |
Stephenville, TX |
cash prize |
| ($50.00) | 2009 Nov 21 | |
Waffle Eating Contest [Link] |
Wafflefest |
Austin, TX |
|
| ($100.00) | 2009 Nov 21 | |
Flavors Festival Eating Contests [Link] |
Flavors Festival |
Houston, TX |
4 contests: jalapeno, tomato, watermelon, ice cream |
| | 2009 Nov 7 | | The King's Wings Contest finals [Link] |
The Guy Expo |
Houston, TX |
need to wear Elvis jumpsuit (provided) |
| | 2009 Nov 6 | | The King's Wings Contest qualifier [Link] |
The Guy Expo |
Houston, TX |
need to wear Elvis jumpsuit (provided) |
| | 2009 Oct 25 | | Cupcake Eating Contest [Link] |
Green Vegetarian Cuisine |
San Antonio, TX |
|
| $850.00 | 2009 Sep 27 | |
World Corny Dog Eating Championship [Link] |
Texas State Fair |
Dallas, TX |
entrants need to write short essay |
| | 2009 Sep 26 | | Kolache Eating Contest [Link] |
Kolache Fest | Halletsville, TX |
|
| | 2009 Sep 19 | | Hot Link Eating Contest [Link] |
Chickfest |
Pittsburg, TX |
|
| | 2009 Sep 19 | | Stanley's Beanie Burger Eating Championship [Link] |
Texas Oklahoma Fair |
Wichita Falls, TX |
|
| $10,000.00 | 2009 Sep 4 | I |
Kolache Factory World Kolache Eating Championship [Link] |
Minute Maid Park |
Houston, TX |
|
| ($200.00) | 2009 Aug 29 | |
Pie Eating Contest [Link] |
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop |
Austin, TX |
|
| | 2009 Aug 29 | I | Krystal Square Off qualifier [Link] |
Six Flags Fiesta Texas |
San Antonio, TX |
|
| | 2009 Aug 22 | | Shrimp Eating Contest [Link] |
Shrimp Boil | Texas City, TX |
|
| | 2009 Aug 15 | | Ice Cream Eating Contest [Link] |
Austin Ice Cream Festival |
Austin, TX |
$10 entry fee |
| $200.00 | 2009 Aug 9 | |
Raw Onion Eating Contest [Link] |
Bikini's Bar & Grill |
Austin, TX |
part of Texas Testosterone Festival, qualify by eating Big Buckin Burger at Bikini's |
| $350.00 ($100.00) | 2009 Aug 9 |
| Barpie Pizza Eating Contest [Link] |
Emo's |
Austin, TX |
$10 entrance , original date was July 26 |
| | 2009 Aug 5 | TV | Man vs. Food [Link] |
The Travel Channel |
San Antonio, TX |
starts at 10 pm eastern, restaurants are Big Lou's Pizza, Lulu's Bakery & Chunky's Burgers |
| | 2009 Aug 1 | | Cupcake Eating Contest [Link] |
Cupcake Smackdown |
Austin, TX |
will also have cupcake eating contest for dogs |
| | 2009 Aug 1 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Youth Family Fun Festival |
Houston, TX |
|
| $300.00 | 2009 Jul 19 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Texas Throwdown Car Show & Concert |
San Antonio, TX |
$10 entrance fee for event |
| | 2009 Jul 4 | | Veggie Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
The Tiniest Bar in Texas |
Austin, TX |
|
| | 2009 Jul 4 | | Veggie Dog Eating Contest - teams [Link] |
The Tiniest Bar in Texas |
Austin, TX |
|
| | 2009 Jul 4 | | Corn Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Libertine Bar |
Dallas, TX |
|
| | 2009 Jul 4 | | Pepper Eating Contest [Link] |
July 4 Frontier Days Celebration |
Round Rock, TX |
|
| | 2009 Jul 2 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Dirty Bill's |
Austin, TX |
|
| $150.00 | 2009 Jun 13 | |
Shrimp Eating Contest [Link] |
Shrimpfest |
Seadrift, TX |
$25 entry fee |
| $100.00 | 2009 May 17 | |
Crawfish Eating Contest [Link] |
Crabby Daddy Seafood and Steakhouse |
Tomball, TX |
25 entry fee |
| | 2009 May 16 | I | Niko Niko's World Gyro Eating Championship [Link] |
Festival of Greece |
Houston, TX |
|
| | 2009 May 9 | | Crawfish Eating Contest [Link] |
Cajun Festival |
Wichita Falls, TX |
|
| | 2009 May 6 | | Wing Bowl [Link] |
Arctic Wolf Ice Center |
College Station, TX |
$10 entrance fee for spectators |
| | 2009 May 2 | | Crawfish Eating Contest [Link] |
Big Bass Bonanza | Longview, TX |
prize is $100 Bass Pro Shops gift certificate |
| $500.00 | 2009 Apr 25 | |
Pizza Eating Contest [Link] |
Pie Guys |
Austin, TX |
|
| | 2009 Apr 24 | | Hot Wing Eating Contest [Link] |
Derrick Days | Corsicana, TX |
|
| | 2009 Apr 18 | | Hushpuppy Eating Contest [Link] |
East Texas Gusher Days | Gladewater, TX |
|
| | 2009 Apr 18 | | Delicious Tamales Tamale Eating Contest - Men [Link] |
TamaleFest @ The Lake |
San Antonio, TX |
|
| $450.00 | 2009 Apr 18 | |
Delicious Tamales Tamale Eating Contest - Women [Link] |
TamaleFest @ The Lake |
San Antonio, TX |
|
| | 2009 Apr 17 | | Wing Off [Link] |
Buffalo Wild Wings | College Station, TX |
|
| | 2009 Apr 4 | | Taco Eating Contest [Link] |
Threadgill's South | Austin, TX |
benefit for Open Door Preschools |
| $1,350.00 | 2009 Apr 4 | A |
Blue Baker World Cookie Eating Championship [Link] |
Blue Baker |
College Station, TX |
|
| | 2009 Apr 4 | A | Blue Baker World Cookie Eating Heat 1 [Link] |
Blue Baker |
College Station, TX |
|
| | 2009 Apr 4 | A | Blue Baker World Cookie Eating Heat 2 [Link] |
Blue Baker |
College Station, TX |
|
| | 2009 Apr 4 | A | Blue Baker World Cookie Eating Heat 3 [Link] |
Blue Baker |
College Station, TX |
|
| $300.00 | 2009 Apr 4 | |
34th World Championship of Pickled Quail Egg Eating [Link] |
Traders Village |
Grand Prairie, TX |
|
| $350.00 | 2009 Mar 8 | |
Raw Oyster Eating Contest - women [Link] |
Oysterfest |
Fulton, TX |
|
| $350.00 | 2009 Mar 7 | |
Raw Oyster Eating Contest - men [Link] |
Oysterfest |
Fulton, TX |
|
| $200.00 | 2009 Feb 28 | |
Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] |
Charro Days Fiesta |
Brownsville, TX |
|
| | 2009 Feb 24 | | Crawfish Eating Contest [Link] |
Mardi Gras Celebration | Lake Dallas, TX |
|
| | 2009 Feb 22 | | Flour Tortilla Taco Eating Contest [Link] |
Charro Days Fiesta |
Brownsville, TX |
|
| | 2009 Feb 22 | | Vegan Pancake Eating Contest [Link] |
Spiral Diner |
Dallas, TX |
|
| $1,750.00 | 2009 Feb 21 | |
La Costeña Jalapeño Eating Contest [Link] |
Washington's Birthday Celebration |
Laredo, TX |
dropped IFOCE affiliation for 2009 |
| | 2009 Feb 7 | A | World Cookie Eating Championship qualifier [Link] |
Blue Baker (University & Dominick locations) |
College Station, TX |
$10 donation required |
| | 2008 Dec 17 | TV | Man vs. Food [Link] |
The Travel Channel |
Austin, TX |
starts at 10 pm eastern |
| | 2008 Dec 17 | | Pizza Eating Contest [Link] |
Mario's Flying Pizza | Seabrook, TX |
$25 fee for charity, to mark reopening after Hurricane Ike |
| | 2008 Dec 12 | | Charity Birthday Bikini Bash Eating Extravaganza [Link] |
Mangia Pizza |
Austin, TX |
$10 spectator fee for charity, competitors wore bikini tops |
| | 2008 Dec 6 | | Christmas Pie Eating Contest [Link] |
Forney's Hometown Christmas |
Forney, TX |
restricted to Forney residents |
| | 2008 Nov 15 | | Pizza Eating Contest [Link] |
Carnival O Pizza |
Austin, TX |
|
| | 2008 Nov 15 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Benefit Day for Sierra Brandt | Merkel, TX |
|
| | 2008 Oct 25 | | Pie Eating Contest [Link] |
Texas Pecan Festival |
Groves, TX |
|
| | 2008 Sep 28 | | World Corny Dog Eating Championship [Link] |
Texas State Fair |
Dallas, TX |
|
| | 2008 Sep 27 | | Kolache Eating Contest [Link] |
Kolache Fest | Hallettsville, TX |
|
| $3,500.00 | 2008 Sep 27 | I |
City of Lewisville World Tamale Eating Championship [Link] |
Western Day |
Lewisville, TX |
|
| $300.00 | 2008 Sep 20 | |
Hot Link Eating Contest [Link] |
Chickfest |
Pittsburg, TX |
|
| | 2008 Sep 20 | | Stanley's Beanie Burger Eating Championship [Link] |
Texas Oklahoma Fair |
Wichita Falls, TX |
|
| | 2008 Sep 13 | | Spaghetti Warehouse Spaghetti Eating Contest [Link] |
Italian Festival |
Dallas, TX |
|
| | 2008 Sep 12 | I | Kolache Factory World Kolache Eating Championship [Link] |
Minute Maid Park | Houston, TX |
|
| | 2008 Sep 7 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] |
ZestFest |
Fort Worth, TX |
|
| | 2008 Sep 6 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] |
ZestFest |
Fort Worth, TX |
|
| $800.00 | 2008 Sep 6 | A |
Pulled-Pork Sandwich Eating Qualifier [Link] |
Dickey's Barbecue Pit |
San Antonio, TX |
|
| $100.00 | 2008 Aug 30 | |
Shrimp Eating Contest - men [Link] |
Shrimp Boil | Texas City, TX |
|
| $100.00 | 2008 Aug 30 | |
Shrimp Eating Contest - women [Link] |
Shrimp Boil | Texas City, TX |
|
| | 2008 Jul 26 | | Riscky's Rib Eating Contest [Link] |
Fort Worth Stockyards |
Fort Worth, TX |
$5 entrance fee, a watermelon eating contest will also be held |
| $500.00 | 2008 Jul 13 | |
La Costeña Feel the Heat Jalapeño Eating Challenge [Link] |
Taste of Dallas |
Dallas, TX |
|
| | 2008 Jun 21 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier [Link] |
Sam's Club | Plano, TX |
|
| | 2008 Jun 21 | | Veggie Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Scholz Garden |
Austin, TX |
$5 cover charge, single & double category |
| | 2008 Jun 14 | | Tomato Eating Contest [Link] |
Tomato Fest | Jacksonville, TX |
|
| | 2008 Jun 7 | | Hot Rod Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Texas Motor Speedway |
Fort Worth, TX |
|
| $4,000.00 | 2008 May 17 | I |
Niko Niko's World Gyro Eating Championship [Link] |
Festival of Greece |
Houston, TX |
|
| | 2008 Apr 26 | | Delicious Tamales Tamale Eating Contest - Men [Link] |
Plaza Guadalupe |
San Antonio, TX |
|
| $250.00 | 2008 Apr 26 | |
Delicious Tamales Tamale Eating Contest - Women [Link] |
Plaza Guadalupe |
San Antonio, TX |
|
| | 2008 Apr 12 | | 33nd World Championship of Pickled Quail Egg Eating [Link] |
Traders Village |
Grand Prairie, TX |
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| $350.00 | 2008 Mar 9 | |
Raw Oyster Eating Contest - women [Link] |
Oysterfest |
Fulton, TX |
|
| | 2008 Mar 9 | | Rattlesnake Meat Eating Contest [Link] |
Rattlesnake Round-up |
Sweetwater, TX |
|
| $350.00 | 2008 Mar 8 | |
Raw Oyster Eating Contest - men [Link] |
Oysterfest |
Fulton, TX |
|
| $1,500.00 | 2008 Mar 2 | I |
Kenny & Ziggy's World Matzoh Ball Eating Championship [Link] |
Kenny and Ziggy's New York Delicatessen |
Houston, TX |
minimum $250 donation for non-IFOCE members |
| $5,000.00 | 2008 Feb 23 | I |
La Costeña Jalapeño Eating Contest [Link] |
Washington's Birthday Celebration | Laredo, TX |
|
| $8,000.00 | 2007 Oct 7 | I |
Waffle House World Waffle Eating Championship [Link] |
Texas State Fair |
Dallas, TX |
|
| $500.00 | 2007 Sep 30 | |
World Corny Dog Eating Championship [Link] |
Texas State Fair |
Dallas, TX |
|
| $10,000.00 | 2007 Sep 14 | I |
Kolache Factory World Kolache Eating Championship [Link] |
Minute Maid Park | Houston, TX |
|
| $3,000.00 | 2007 Sep 1 | I |
City of Lewisville World Tamale Eating Championship [Link] |
Maverick Bancshares Western Day |
Lewisville, TX |
|
| $500.00 | 2007 Jun 30 | A |
Pickled Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] |
Refugio, TX 4th of July Celebration | Refugio, TX |
$25 entry fee |
| | 2007 May 26 | | Veggie Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Scoot Inn |
Austin, TX |
|
| $4,000.00 | 2007 May 5 | I |
Berryhill Baja Grill Tamales Eating Contest [Link] |
Berryhill Baja Grill |
Houston, TX |
|
| $600.00 | 2007 Apr 26 | |
4
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4th ANNUAL Jalapeño Eating Contest
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ANNUAL Jalapeño Eating Contes [Link] |
Galveston County Fair & Rodeo |
Galveston, TX |
$10 entrance fee |
| | 2007 Apr 14 | | Double Quarter Pounder w/Cheese Eating Contest [Link] |
McDonald's 801 University Drive West | College Station, TX |
|
| | 2007 Apr 14 | | Texas Style Fear Factor [Link] |
Totally Texas Festival |
Deer Park, TX |
4 rounds |
| | 2007 Apr 14 | | 32nd World Championship of Pickled Quail Egg Eating [Link] |
Traders Village |
Grand Praire, TX |
|
| | 2007 Apr 14 | | Sushi Eating Contest [Link] |
Houston Japan Festival |
Houston, TX |
might be on April 15, schedule not listed |
| | 2007 Apr 7 | | Spamburger Eating Contest [Link] |
Spamarama |
Austin, TX |
$3 entrance fee |
| $95.00 | 2007 Mar 24 | |
Hebrew National Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Sam Houston Race Park |
Houston, TX |
|
| | 2007 Mar 24 | | Onion Eating Contest [Link] |
Onion Fest '07 |
Welasco, TX |
|
| | 2007 Mar 11 | | Rattlesnake Meat Eating Contest [Link] |
Rattlesnake Round-up |
Sweetwater, TX |
|
| $350.00 | 2007 Mar 4 | |
Raw Oyster Eating Contest - women [Link] |
Oysterfest |
Fulton, TX |
|
| $350.00 | 2007 Mar 3 | |
Raw Oyster Eating Contest - men [Link] |
Oysterfest |
Fulton, TX |
|
| ($2,000.00) | 2007 Feb 23 | |
Reliant Energy's Rib Eating Contest finals [Link] |
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | Houston, TX |
|
| | 2007 Feb 16 | | Reliant Energy's Rib Eating Contest [Link] |
Goode's Armadillo Palace |
Houston, TX |
top two finishers advance to finals |
| $2,000.00 | 2007 Jan 27 | I |
Bikinis Bar and Grill World French Fry Eating Championship [Link] |
Bikinis Bar and Grill |
Austin, TX |
|
| $1,750.00 | 2006 Oct 29 | |
Macho Burrito Eating Contest [Link] |
Las Palapas (1615 FM 1604) |
San Antonio, TX |
qualifiers held Oct 14, 15, 22, 23 |
| $4,000.00 | 2006 Oct 8 | I |
Major League Eating Big Tex Jalapeno Eating Championship [Link] |
Texas State Fair |
Dallas, TX |
|
| $500.00 | 2006 Oct 1 | |
World Corny Dog Eating Championship [Link] |
Texas State Fair |
Dallas, TX |
|
| $3,000.00 | 2006 Sep 2 | I |
Old Town Lewisville World Tamale Eating Championship [Link] |
Maverick Bancshares Western Day |
Lewisville, TX |
|
| $4,000.00 | 2006 May 6 | I |
Berryhill Baja Grill Tamales Eating Contest [Link] |
Berryhill Baja Grill |
Houston, TX |
|
| $2,500.00 | 2006 Mar 18 | I |
GoldenPalace.net Spring Break Challenge [Link] |
| South Padre Island, TX |
|
| $1,000.00 | 2006 Mar 17 | I |
GoldenPalace.net Intercollegiate Eating Championship [Link] |
| South Padre Island, TX |
open to college students only |
| $1,750.00 | 2006 Feb 18 | |
La Costeña Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] |
Jalapeno Festival |
Laredo, TX |
|
| $500.00 | 2005 Oct 9 | |
World Corny Dog Eating Championship [Link] |
Texas State Fair |
Dallas, TX |
|
| | 2005 Oct 2 | I | Krystal Square Off qualifier [Link] |
Texas State Fair | Dallas, TX |
|
| $1,000.00 | 2005 Jun 4 | I |
World Tamale-Eating Championship [Link] |
Bassmaster Elite 50 Fishing Tournament | Lewisville, TX |
|
| $2,000.00 | 2004 Oct 30 | I |
84 Lumber Baked Bean Contest [Link] |
84 Lumber | Stafford, TX |
beans were overheated |
| $500.00 | 2004 Sep 26 | |
World Corny Dog Eating Championship [Link] |
Texas State Fair |
Dallas, TX |
|
| | 2004 Apr 3 | I | Spam Burger Eating contest [Link] |
Waterloo Park | Austin, TX |
|
| | 2003 Nov 2 | I | Chicken Fried Steak Eating Competition [Link] |
Lone Star Cafe | Austin, TX |
|
| $500.00 | 2003 Sep 28 | |
World Corny Dog Eating Championship [Link] |
Texas State Fair |
Dallas, TX |
|
| | 2002 Feb 23 | | jalapeno eating championship [Link] |
Jalapeno Festival |
Laredo, TX |
|
| | 8 12 inch pancakes | | Mega Stack Challenge [Link] |
Ol' South Pancake House |
Fort Worth, TX |
|