| | 12 ultrahot chicken wings | C |
Hellfire Challenge |
Smoke Eaters |
3 locations, CA |
no drinking or napkins allowed, finger licking required - formerly 911 Challenge at University Chicken |
| | 3 lb. burger | C | Giant Whiz Burger Challenge |
Boulder Creek Brewery and Cafe |
Boulder Creek, CA |
french loaf of bread topped with six 1/2 pound burgers, 1 pound of french fries, one pound of crispy fried onions and one pound of "Whiz" sauce, includes 20 oz milkshake |
| | 10 spicy wings | C | Ghost Chili Wing Challenge |
Boulder Creek Brewery and Cafe |
Boulder Creek, CA |
french loaf of bread topped with six 1/2 pound burgers, 1 pound of french fries, one pound of crispy fried onions and one pound of "Whiz" sauce, includes 20 oz milkshake |
| | spicy hot dog | C | Atomic Chili Dog Challenge |
Spanky'ss Dog House |
Livermore, CA |
cannot drink for five minutes after finishing |
| | 20 oz burger | C | The Ship Sinker |
Bay of Pines Restaurant |
Monterey, CA |
contest awarding $250 to be held after 10 people have finished burger |
| | spicy burrito | C | Yo Si Soy el Mas Macho Burrito Challenge |
Lopez Restaurante Y Cantina |
Monterey, CA |
|
| | sliders | C | Pulled Pork Challenge |
Salinas City BBQ |
Salinas, CA |
|
| | patties | C | XL Grindhouse Challenge |
XL Grindhouse |
Salinas, CA |
current record is 11 patties |
| | 24 inch sandwich | C | 24 Inch Cheesesteak |
Amato's |
San Jose, CA |
|
| ($20) | 6 scoop banana split | C |
The Tornado Club |
Baskin Robbins |
San Jose, CA |
Willow Street location only |
| | 5.25 pound burrito | C |
Burritozilla |
Iguana's Taqueria |
San Jose, CA |
no award for finishing |
| | 5 lb. ramen boel | C | Masumo Bowl Challenge |
Masa Ramen Noodle Bar |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | big bowl | C | Giant Ramen Challenge |
Mori Kitchen |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2 ft. hot dog | C | Joey Chestnut Hot Dog Challenge |
Pauly's Famous Franks N Fries |
San Jose, CA |
20 minutes advance notice required |
| | 30 in pizza | C | The Coliseum Challenge |
Tony and Alba's Pizza and Pasta |
San Jose, CA |
four 4 person teams |
| | 4 ft. burrito | C | Four Foot Burrito |
Una Mas | San Jose, CA |
|
| | 4 patty burgers | C | Burger Challenge |
JJ's Homemade Burgers |
San Juan Bautista, CA |
challenge includes 4 patty burgers, a plate of fries and a milkshake |
| | 4 lb. sausage sandwich | C |
The Boss Hog |
Neto's Market & Grill |
Santa Clara, CA |
includes 1 lb. fries |
| $100 | 20 inch pizza | C | Belly Buster Pizza |
Pizza Party |
Santa Clara, CA |
|
| | 2024 Feb 11 | | Hot Wing Eating Contest |
Parish Public House |
Santa Cruz, CA |
|
| | 2023 Aug 6 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Strawberry Festival |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| | 2023 Aug 5 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Strawberry Festival |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| | 2022 Jul 17 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Lucy's on Lighthouse |
Pacific Grove, CA |
|
| ($75) | 2021 Jul 17 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Lucy's on Lighthouse |
Pacific Grove, CA |
|
| | 2020 May 31 | | Artichoke Eating Contest |
Castroville Artichoke Food and Wine Festival |
Monterey, CA |
|
| | 2020 Apr 4 | | Bacon Eating Contest |
San Jose Bacon and Beer Classic |
San Jose, CA |
|
| ($300) | 2020 Mar 28 | |
Hot Wing Eating Contest |
West Coast Harley Davidson |
Salinas, CA |
|
| | 2019 Nov 17 | I | Barracuda Waffle Eating Championship |
San Jose Barracuda game |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2019 Oct 6 | | Pretzel Eating Contest |
Mountain View Oktoberfest |
Mountain View, CA |
|
| | 2019 Oct 5 | | Pretzel Eating Contest |
Mountain View Oktoberfest |
Mountain View, CA |
|
| | 2019 Sep 15 | | Watermelon Eating Contest |
Farmers' Market Westfield Oakridge |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2019 Aug 4 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Strawberry Festival |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| | 2019 Aug 3 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Strawberry Festival |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| | 2019 Jul 4 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Morgan Hill Freedom Fest |
Morgan Hill, CA |
|
| | 2019 Jun 26 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier - women |
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk |
Santa Cruz, CA |
no females competed |
| | 2019 Jun 26 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier - men |
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk |
Santa Cruz, CA |
|
| | 2019 Jun 2 | | Artichoke Eating Contest |
Castroville Artichoke Food and Wine Festival |
Monterey, CA |
|
| | 2019 Apr 13 | | Bacon Eating Contest |
San Jose Bacon and Beer Classic |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2019 Apr 6 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Good Old Days |
Pacific Grove, CA |
hands-free |
| ($500) | 2019 Mar 2 | |
Slider Eating Contest |
Crossroads BBQ |
Carmel, CA |
might be March 1 or 3 |
| | 2018 Oct 27 | | Burritozilla Eating Finals |
Iguana's |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2018 Oct 13 | | Burritozilla Eating Qualifier |
Iguana's |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2018 Sep 29 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
Burrito Bash |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| | 2018 Aug 30 | | Chicken Nugget Eating Contest |
Monterey County Fair |
Monterey, CA |
|
| | 2018 Aug 26 | | Khinkali Eating Contest |
Bevri | Palo Alto, CA |
|
| | 2018 Aug 5 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Strawberry Festival |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| | 2018 Aug 4 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Strawberry Festival |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| | 2018 Jul 1 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Salinas Taco & Music Festival |
Salinas, CA |
|
| | 2018 Jun 3 | | Artichoke Eating Contest |
Castroville Artichoke Food and Wine Festival |
Castroville, CA |
|
| | 2018 Jun 2 | | Artichoke Eating Contest |
Castroville Artichoke Food and Wine Festival |
Castroville, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2018 Mar 24 | |
Braised Pork Rice Eating Contest Benefitting Love And Second Chances 愛心大胃王 |
Milk & Honey Cafe |
Fremont, CA |
|
| ($250) | 2018 Mar 24 | |
Donut Eating Contest |
The Source Willow Glen |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2018 Feb 24 | | Bacon Eating Contest |
Santa Clara Bacon and Beer Classic |
Santa Clara, CA |
at 49ers stadium |
| ($178) | 2017 Nov 11 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Segway Santa Cruz Tours |
Santa Cruz, CA |
|
| $1,000 | 2017 Oct 21 | |
Burritozilla Eating Finals |
Iguana's - Blossom Hill |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2017 Oct 7 | | Pie Eating Contest |
St. Mary's County Fair |
Los Gatos, CA |
|
| | 2017 Oct 7 | | Nacho Eating Contest |
Taco Takeover |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2017 Oct 7 | | Burritozilla Eating Qualifier |
Iguana's |
San Jose - Blossom Hill, CA |
|
| | 2017 Oct 7 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
Burrito Bash |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| $5,000 | 2017 Aug 19 | I |
The Chacho's World Taco Eating Contest |
Chacho's Taco Festival |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2017 Aug 13 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Kelly Park |
San Jose, CA |
"Hawaii" was winner |
| | 2017 Aug 6 | | Wienerschnitzel Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Santa Clara County Fair |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2017 Aug 6 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Strawberry Festival |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| | 2017 Aug 5 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Strawberry Festival |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| | 2017 Jul 28 | | Garlic Eating Contest |
Gilroy Garlic Festival |
Gilroy, CA |
need to submit garlic eating video by June 23 |
| | 2017 Jun 4 | | Artichoke Eating Contest |
Castroville Artichoke Food and Wine Festival |
Castroville, CA |
|
| | 2017 Mar 26 | | Donut Hole Eating Contest/ Fundraiser |
The Sox Box |
Monterey, CA |
|
| | 2017 Feb 25 | | Burrito Eating Contest |
SHM Con |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2017 Feb 25 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
SHM Con |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2017 Feb 25 | | Bacon Eating Contest |
Santa Clara Bacon and Beer Classic |
Santa Clara, CA |
at 49ers stadium |
| ($50) | 2017 Feb 5 | |
Super Bowl Halftime Wing Eating Contest |
The Parish Publick House |
Santa Cruz, CA |
|
| | 2016 Oct 2 | | Pretzel Eating Contest |
Mountain View Oktoberfest |
Mountain View, CA |
|
| | 2016 Oct 1 | | Pretzel Eating Contest |
Mountain View Oktoberfest |
Mountain View, CA |
|
| $1,000 | 2016 Oct 1 | |
Burritozilla Eating Finals |
Iguana's |
San Jose, CA |
top 4 advance to finals |
| | 2016 Sep 10 | | Burritozilla Eating Qualifier |
Iguana's |
Campbell, CA |
top 4 advance to finals |
| | 2016 Aug 20 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Hook & Ladder Hot Wings |
Los Banos, CA |
|
| $4,000 | 2016 Aug 20 | I |
The Chacho's World Taco Eating Contest |
Chacho's Taco Festival |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2016 Aug 7 | | Wienerschnitzel Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Santa Clara County Fair |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2016 Aug 7 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Strawberry Festival |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| | 2016 Aug 6 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Strawberry Festival |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| | 2016 Jul 29 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Blaze |
Salinas, CA |
|
| | 2016 Jul 4 | | Watermelon Eating Championship |
Alameda County Fair |
Pleasanton, CA |
|
| | 2016 Jul 3 | | Watermelon Eating Championship |
Alameda County Fair |
Pleasanton, CA |
|
| | 2016 Jul 2 | | Elvis Burger Eating Contest |
Alameda County Fair |
Pleasanton, CA |
|
| | 2016 Jul 1 | | Pickle Eating Contest |
Alameda County Fair |
Pleasanton, CA |
|
| | 2016 Jun 25 | | Corn Dog Eating Contest |
Alameda County Fair |
Pleasanton, CA |
|
| | 2016 Jun 24 | | Funnel Cake Eating Contest |
Alameda County Fair |
Pleasanton, CA |
|
| | 2016 Jun 5 | | Artichoke Eating Contest |
Castroville Artichoke Food and Wine Festival |
Castroville, CA |
|
| | 2016 May 14 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Arthur Murray Dance Center of San Jose |
San Jose, CA |
|
| ($100) | 2016 May 5 | |
Taco Eating Contest |
201 Main |
Salinas, CA |
|
| | 2016 Apr 9 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Good Old Days |
Pacific Grove, CA |
hands-free |
| | 2016 Feb 27 | | Bacon Eating Contest |
Santa Clara Bacon and Beer Classic |
Santa Clara, CA |
at 49ers stadium |
| | 2015 Dec 31 | | Pie Eating Contest |
The Continental Bar |
San Jose, CA |
|
| ($50) | 2015 Nov 18 | |
Wing Eating Competition - male UCSC students |
KC's Sports Bar & Lounge |
Santa Cruz, CA |
|
| ($50) | 2015 Nov 18 | |
Wing Eating Competition - female UCSC students |
KC's Sports Bar & Lounge |
Santa Cruz, CA |
|
| | 2015 Nov 14 | | Bacon Eating Contest |
Bacon and Beer Classic |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2015 Oct 24 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta |
Santa Cruz, CA |
qualify on Tuesdays |
| | 2015 Oct 3 | | Jalapeno Eating Contest |
Burrito Bash |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| $25 ($15) | 2015 Sep 19 | |
Ice Cream Eating Contest |
Willow Glen Charm |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2015 Sep 19 | | Strawberry Pie Eating Contest |
Santa Cruz County Fair |
Watsonville, CA |
|
| | 2015 Aug 29 | | Taco Eating Contest |
STOMP Out Bullying Block Party |
Salinas, CA |
|
| | 2015 Aug 29 | | Burger Eating Contest |
STOMP Out Bullying Block Party |
Salinas, CA |
|
| $100 | 2015 Aug 15 | I |
The Chacho's World Taco Eating Contest |
Chacho's Taco Festival |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2015 Aug 1 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Santa Clara County Fair |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2015 Jul 31 | | Melon Eating Contest |
Downtown Farmers' Market |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2015 Jul 26 | | Taco Eating Contest |
Mi Pueblo - Story Road |
San Jose, CA |
|
| $1,350 | 2015 Jul 18 | |
Burritozilla Eating Championship |
Iguana's Tacqueria |
San Jose, CA |
amateur only - term not defined, must win qualifier for spot |
| | 2015 Jul 4 | | Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Highway 1 Golf & Games |
Monterey, CA |
|
| | 2015 Jun 27 | | Burritozilla Eating Qualifier |
Iguana's Tacqueria - 3rd St. |
San Jose, CA |
amateur only - term not defined |
| | 2015 Jun 20 | | Burritozilla Eating Qualifier |
Iguana's Tacqueria - San Felipe Rd. |
San Jose, CA |
amateur only - term not defined |
| | 2015 Jun 13 | | Burritozilla Eating Qualifier |
Iguana's Tacqueria - Saratoga Ave |
San Jose, CA |
amateur only - term not defined |
| | 2015 Jun 13 | | Burritozilla Eating Qualifier |
Iguana's Tacqueria |
Santa Clara, CA |
amateur only - term not defined |
| | 2015 May 31 | | Artichoke Eating Contest |
Castroville Artichoke Food and Wine Festival |
Castroville, CA |
|
| ($250) | 2015 Apr 25 | |
Rib Eating Contest |
Famous Dave's BBQ Salinas |
Salinas, CA |
|
| | 2015 Mar 14 | | Pie Eating Contest |
Monterey Bay Derby Dames game |
Monterey, CA |
"pie" was winner |
| | 2015 Feb 28 | | Pho Eating Contest |
Tet Festival |
San Jose, CA |
might be March 1 |
| $2,500 | 2014 Oct 25 | I |
Taco Eating Contest |
Dia San Jose |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2014 Oct 11 | | Bratwurst Eating Contest |
San Pedro Square Market |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2014 Sep 27 | | Salsa Eating Contest - not held |
Salsa Festival |
Redwood City, CA |
error in article about event |
| ($25) | 2014 Sep 20 | |
Ice Cream Eating Contest - adult (19-49) |
Willow Glen Frozen Yogurt |
Willow Glen, CA |
|
| | 2014 Sep 20 | | Ice Cream Eating Contest - grand championship |
Willow Glen Frozen Yogurt |
Willow Glen, CA |
James winner of 50+ was winner |
| $100 ($100) | 2014 Aug 16 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Salina Sports Tavern |
Salinas, CA |
|
| | 2014 Jun 17 | | Kale Eating Contest |
Whole Foods |
Fremont, CA |
|
| | 2014 May 31 | | Artichoke Eating Contest |
Artichoke Festival |
Castroville, CA |
might by June 1 |
| | 2014 Feb 23 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 22 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 21 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 20 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 19 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 18 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 17 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 16 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 15 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 14 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 13 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 12 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 11 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 10 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 9 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 8 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| | 2014 Feb 7 | | Yo-lympics |
Yogurtland |
Capitola, CA |
|
| $500 | 2014 Jan 22 | |
Amateur Hot Wing Eating Contest |
San Jose Bar and Grill |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2013 Dec 21 | | Kryptonite Sandwich Eating Contest |
Ike's |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2013 Oct 2 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Metro Pizza |
Santa Clara, CA |
Edward was winner |
| $25 ($15) | 2013 Sep 21 | |
Ice Cream Eating Contest |
Willow Glen Town Square |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2013 Sep 17 | | Sandwich Eating Contest |
Erik's DeliCafe |
Scotts Valley, CA |
4 surfers to face 4 mountain bikers |
| | 2013 Jul 4 | | Pancake Challenge |
Scramblz |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2013 Jun 8 | | Psycho Donuts Eating Contest |
Psycho Donuts |
Campbell, CA |
|
| | 2013 May 3 | | Golgappa Eating Competition |
India Community Center |
Milpitas, CA |
|
| | 2013 Feb 10 | | Psycho Donuts Eating Contest |
Rockage |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2013 Feb 3 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
The Penny Farthing Tavern |
Salinas, CA |
|
| | 2013 Feb 3 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Parish Publick House |
Santa Cruz, CA |
|
| $260 | 2012 Sep 12 | |
XL Hamburger Eating Contest |
National Steinbeck Center |
Salinas, CA |
|
| | 2012 Jun 2 | | Donut Pizza Eating Competition |
Psycho Donuts |
Campbell, CA |
|
| $1,000 | 2012 May 28 | I |
Hooters World Wing-Eating Championship Qualifier |
Hooters |
Fremont, CA |
|
| $100 | 2012 Feb 25 | |
Cupcake Eating Contest |
A Piece of Cake Bakery |
Salinas, CA |
|
| | 2011 Nov 19 | | WCW Challenge |
Wicked Chicken |
Santa Clara, CA |
|
| $75 | 2011 Sep 17 | | Yogurt Eating Contest |
Willow Glen Yogurt & Ice Cream |
Campbell, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 30 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest |
Whole Foods Market |
Santa Cruz, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 22 | | Treatbot Ice Cream Eating Contest |
| San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jul 20 | | Pasta Eating Contest |
San Jose Earthquakes game |
San Jose, CA |
|
| | 2011 Jun 4 | | Donut Pizza Eating Contest |
Pyscho Donuts |
Campbell, CA |
|
| $180 | 2011 Apr 20 | |
Pancake Eating Contest - men |
Harbor Cafe |
Santa Cruz, CA |
$20 entry fee |
| $100 | 2011 Apr 20 | |
Pancake Eating Contest - women |
Harbor Cafe |
Santa Cruz, CA |
$20 entry fee |
| | 2011 Feb 6 | | Pizza Eating Contest |
Pizza Factory |
Salinas, CA |
|
| ($50) | 2011 Feb 6 | |
Wing Eating Contest |
Parish Publick House |
Santa Cruz, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2011 Feb 5 | | Wing Eating Contest |
Firehouse Grill and Brewery EPA |
East Palo Alto, CA |
$10 entry fee |
| | 2010 Oct 3 | | Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest |
Los Altos Fall Festival |
Los Altos, CA |
|
| | 2010 Jun 5 | | Psycho Donut Pizza Eating Contest |
Psycho Donuts |
Campbell, CA |
|
| | 2010 May 8 | I | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
San Jose State | San Jose, CA |
|
| $100 | 2009 Jun 27 | I |
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier |
San Jose State | San Jose, CA |
site originally listed as San Bruno cinemark theater |
| $5,000 | 2009 Apr 11 | I |
The California's Great America Funnel Cake Eating Championship |
Great America amusement park |
Santa Clara, CA |
purse is $5,000 |
| | 2009 Mar 4 | TV | Man vs. Food |
The Travel Channel |
San Jose, CA |
starts at 10 pm eastern, restaurants are Smoke Eaters (University Chicken) (hot wings), Iguana's Taqueria & Henry's Hi Life |
| | 2009 Feb 21 | X | Mac & Cheese Eating Contest |
San Jose Stealth game |
San Jose, CA |
Joey Chestnut to compete and a Joey Chestnut bobble head will be given to the first 3,000 fans |
| | 2008 Jun 7 | | Tamale Eating Contest |
Story Road Tamale Festival |
San Jose, CA |
|