Washington Post “Bog” links to truefan 2006 pizza report
The Three Brother’s Pizza contest preview in the Washington Post’s Sports “Bog” mention’s Liz K’s report from the 2006 contest.
WBAL: Sonya & Juliet in 3 Brothers Pizza
WBAL has a brief article about the 3 Brothers Pizza contest which claims that Sonya Thomas & Juliet Lee will compete.
Annapolis Capital on 3 Brothers amateurs
The Annapolis Capital has an article about expected entrants in tomorrow’s 3 Brothers Pizza contest for amateurs which includes some quotes from Pat Bertoletti. Pat says he looks forward to competing against Sonya, but the article does not say if they will face each other tomorrow. Dunking will be banned tomorrow in the amateur event. It is not stated if that restriction will be in effect for the professional contest as well.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force eating contest in London, UK
Kung Fu Events reports that an eating contest will be held in London England on September 2 to promote the DVD release of the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie. There will be three rounds: fries, meatballs and milkshakes which correspond to the three main characters in the cartoon.
Herald Mail Three Brothers Pizza preview
The Herald Mail of Hagerstown, MD has a preview of Saturday’s Three Brothers Pizza contest containing several quotes from Pat Bertoletti in an article about a local ice cream eating contest. After graduating, Bertolletti has found employment at a fish store and gourmet shop and is also cooking for a catering company.
IFOCE Myrtle Beach BBQ contest Sept. 1
A pulled pork barbecue sandwich eating contest will be held at the Beach, Boogie and BBQ Festival in Myrtle Beach, SC on September 1. Registration for the contest is now open.
Some August independent contests
Aug 11 Nanticoke, PA potato pancake eating contest
Aug 11 Tulatin (Portland area) OR crawfish eating contest (record dates from 1970)
Aug 18 Los Angeles Tofu eating contest, last year’s first prize was a trip to Asia, this year’s prize is not listed
Aug 18 Crab eating contest, Camarillo, CA, First prize is a $400 travel gift certificate, last year’s winner was Heather Oniel.
OCRegister: Joey to miss PB & J contest
OCRegister.com reports that Joey Chestnut will not attend Wednesday’s Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich eating contest at Knott’s Berry Farm, but Pat Bertoletti will.
Reno ribs registration opens Monday
The rib eating contest to be held August 29 at the Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Sparks, NV is now on the official IFOCE schedule. Registration for that event opens on August 6.
Krystal online registration opens next week
KrystalSquareOff.com has information about registering online for the qualifiers for Krystal Square Off IV. Eaters can register online for two qualifiers, but can attempt to qualify by winning a prequalifier of a third qualifier. The dates registration open follow:
Monday, August 6 at 12:00pm EST
Chattanooga Jacksonville Nashville
Wednesday, August 8 at 12:00pm EST
Knoxville Atlanta Memphis
Friday, August 10 at 12:00pm EST
Perry Jackson Birmingham
PB & J press release
BusinessWire has a press release about the peanut butter & jelly sandwich eating contest to be held on August 8 at Knott’s Berry Farm. Spectators must purchase a ticket to the amusement park to view the contest. No expected eaters are listed.
IFOCE Maine burrito contest Sept 22
A burrito eating contest will be sponsored by Costa Vida Big Kahuna Burritos in South Portland, Maine on September 22. Registration opens August 9.
Wisconsin Frog Legs preview
Madison.com has a preview of the frog legs contest to be held before the Madison Mallards minor league baseball game Monday. The game will be against the Green Bay Bullfrogs. Three out of state eaters are expected:
* Ian “The Invader” Hickman of Virginia, who has eaten 4.78 pounds of fried zucchini in eight minutes.
* “Gentleman Joe” Menchetti of Connecticut, whose world records include pumpkin pie (5.89 pounds in five minutes) and Cajun-fried cicadas (89 in one minute).
* Mark “The Human Vacuum” Lyle of Ohio, who has eaten 8.3 pounds of chili in five minutes, also a world record.
Mega Munch’s Mid-Atlantic calendar
Dave “MegaMunch” Shoffner has posted a list of upcoming contests in the East PA/MD region.
Listing of independent contests in the eatfeats database has been curtailed somewhat unless the contest has a substantial prize or other notable feature since minimal feedback from eaters or contest organizers have been received. Please let me know if you would like the number of independent contests listed to be increased.
Brat Days amateur contest article
The Sheboygan Press has an article about the amateur bratwurst contest to be held at the Brat Days festival this weekend which includes the following quotes on the cancellation of the IFOCE contest:
Officials at Johnsonville Sausage, which sponsors the brat-eating contest and the festival itself, declined to comment Tuesday.
Johnsonville dropped the event as part of a public relations “strategy shift,” Johnsonville Marketing Manager Cory Bouck said early in July. The contest “wasn’t the exact message we want to get out,” he said.
Buffalo Wing Festival registration open
The contests to be held at the Buffalo Wing Festival are now on the IFOCE contests page and registration for those events is open at buffalowing.com
County Fair to have human vs. bear pizza eating contest
Cincinnati.com reports that the Hamilton County Fair will have an inter-species competition:
Then there’s the daily pizza-eating contest. Fairgoers go bite for bite with a bear. The winner gets $100. The bear, Ingle warns, “has only lost once.” No word on how the bear plans to spend the 100 bucks.
2007 Buffalo Wing Festival contest information
Saturday September 1 IFOCE Buffalo Wing Contest
Sunday September 2 Buffet Bowl contest
Coney Island knish contest Sunday
From a press release by the Coney Island Cyclones minor league baseball team:
KNISH-EATING CONTEST: Want to test your skills at competitive eating? To entertain fans on Jewish Heritage Night, the Cyclones have teamed up with Gabila’s Knishes, and will be holding a knish- eating contest on the field before the game. The fan that eats the most knishes in 4 minutes will win a prize pack and a trophy! If you’re interested in competing, please contact Rebecca at rebecca@brooklyncyclones.com before Sunday.
Atlantic City hot dog contest Aug 5, $500 first prize
From a press release to announce the grand opening celebration of Phase 2 of Atlantic City Outlets:
Other fun activities include Stewart’s Hot Dog Eating Contest to be held at 2:00 p.m. with a $500 first place prize. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Atlantic and Cape May County will be on hand to serve water ice, smoked Barbeque and other summer treats.
IFOCE Reno Ribs August 29, Tamales Sep 1
JaNugget has a press release about the 2007 Rib Cookoff:
Returning to this year’s Cook-off, the International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE), the governing body of all stomach-centric sports, will host the second Best in the West Nugget World Rib Eating Championships on Wednesday, August 29. The country’s best competitive eaters will vie for $5,000 and the title of World Champion. The IFOCE conducts more than 90 events annually, including the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, NY. It’s estimated the top competitors will consume eight to nine pounds of meat during the 12-minute competition. Last year’s winner, prolific gurgitator Joey Chestnut, is expected to attend, along with more than one dozen other top-flight athletes. The rib eating contest will take place in front of the main stage starting around 5 p.m.
IFOCE.com reports that the Lewisville, TX tamale contest will be held on September 1. Registration opens tomorrow at noon eastern.
“Stand by Me” pie preview
Register-Guard has a preview of Saturday’s handless pie contest which says that the top seed will be Pat Bertoletti, so Joey Chestnut is not expected to compete. One competitor inquired about using a wide straw.
Charlotte.com previews July 28 BY Burger qualifier
Charlotte.com has a preview of the first AICE event in the Carolinas:
The event — for amateurs only — is sponsored by the Association of Independent Competitive Eaters. Register at www.competitiveeaters.com, or on the day of the event from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Other activities will include face painting for kids, giveaways and a burger trivia contest.
Back Yard Burgers is at 13736 Conlan Circle off Johnston Road just south of I-485. Details: 704-752-3805.
Bostonist previews AICE Italian sausage
Bostonist has a blog entry about the Italian Festival in East Boston today:
The site for Italia Unita is taking great pride in the sausage-eating contest, and the site showcases several of the competitors who will be tackling the sausage on Saturday. Massachusetts local Tom “Goose” Gilbert is looking to defeat Menchetti today. We hope Gilbert brings a box of Tums with him.
The contest will be followed by a concert by Frank Stallone (“Far From Over”)
Ash Creek Saloon Ribs registration open
Registration for the IFOCE rib eating contest to be held at the Ash Creek Saloon in Fairfield, CT on August 25 is now open. The purse is $5000.
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