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.
BostonNow – pro-am AICE sausage contest Friday
BostonNow.com reports that there will be another sausage contest at the Boston Italian Festival in addition to the main sausage contest on Saturday:
On Friday there will be a World Sausage Eating Contest that pairs professional eaters with local celebrities fighting it out for the title of champion. More than 150 pounds of sausage will be devoured, with each contestant responsible for one to four pounds or up to 16 12-inch links.
“We receive a lot of exposure from it, and it has become a highlight of the festival,” says Capogreco. “We’re drawing a lot of competitive eaters, too, such as Tom “The Goose” Gilbert, Ian “The Invader” Hickman and Joshua “The Lumberjack” Hearne.”
Some profiles of the expected competitors are listed on the festival website.
Cincinnati coney contest August 3
From MyFoutainSquare.com
At noon on Friday, August 3, the contestant who consumes the most Skyline Coneys topped with Extreme Habanero Cheese in 3 minutes will be crowned champion!
To register to a chance to compete, complete the official entry form located here: www.myfountainsquare.com/skyline. Fifteen contestants will be randomly drawn and notified on Monday, July 30.
Produced by Skyline Chili and Fountain Square Management Group.
Registration deadline is July 29. First prize is a $100 gift card to Skyline Chili. Other competitors will receive a $25 gift card.
IFOCE PB & J contest at Knott’s Berry Farm (Cal.) Aug 8
An IFOCE peanut butter & jelly sandwich eating contest will be held at Knott’s Berry Farm in southern California on August 8 to promote the start of the 2007 Drum Corps International Summer Music Games World Championships.
Registration opens tomorrow at noon eastern. The total purse is $3000.
AICE Reuben sandwich preview
The Battle Creek Enquirer has a preview of Saturday’s Reuben sandwich eating contest. Some of the expected entrants are:
Among those who will be competing are “Gentleman” Joe Menchetti of Wallingford, Connecticut, Pat “Dr. Delicious” Bruss of Cincinnati, Ohio and Chris “The American” Schlesinger from Bohemia, New York. “Gentleman” Joe Menchetti is considered by some to be the best money eater in the country.
Pittsburgh hot dog contest Sat., $300 first prize
From post-gazette.com’s calendar
EAST LIBERTY: Station Street Hot Dog and Sandwich Shop, 6290 Broad St., hosts a six-minute Hot Dog Eating Contest at 1 p.m. as part of its grand opening and in observance of July as National Hot Dog Month. First prize winner receives $300, a color television and case of hot dogs. Call 412-365-2121.
Dewey Beach wing contest information
The website for The Starboard has information about Sunday’s wing contest.
Sunday is the famous WINGS TO GO SUICIDE WING EATING CONTEST!!! In at least our 20th year of this contest, 3pm this Sunday, you can get your chance to win $500 in CASH by eating the most Suicide Wings within the 30 minute time frame. No Drinks, No other Food, just WINGS!! To sign up, be here before 2pm on Sunday, and see our DJ to get yourself signed up for a shot at the title!
IFOCE Chicago jalapeño eating contest Sept 16
La Costeña will sponsor the “Feel the Heat” Jalapeño Eating Challenge to be held in Chicago on September 16. Registration will open August 1.
Regarding other possible IFOCE September events, it is not clear if the Buffalo Wing Festival will retain its IFOCE affiliation. Registration for the buffet bowl contest does not appear to be handled by IFOCE, and the page for the wing contest brings up an error.
Three Brothers Pizza registration opens tomorrow
Registration for the second Three Brothers Pizza contest will open on July 13 at noon eastern. The contest will take place on August 18 in Greenbelt, Maryland. There will also be an amateur contest.
Another August IFOCE contest will take place at the Ash Creek Saloon Rib Eating Contest. Joey Chestnut is expected to defend his title. Former WWF/WWE wrestler King Kong Bundy will act as celebrity judge.
Queens, NY dumpling contest August 5
From Gothamist:
So it’s only in the interest of each borough having its own event that we bring you this next story- the 4th Annual Dumpling Eating Contest, taking place on Sunday August 5th as part of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Flushing. For all of those who watched Joey Chestnut eat 66 weenies last week and exclaimed, “Hell, I can do that,†here’s your chance: the Dumpling Eating Contest is accepting registrants until the end of the month.
The contest is two minutes long with prizes of $1000, $500 and $300. Last year’s festival had separate contests for men and women with equivalent prize money for both genders.
Summer EATORF events
From the EATORF calendar
Sat. June 30 @8pm The Stadium Club in Moosic Boneless Hot Wings ($200 first prize)
Fri. July 20 @ Gametime 7pm PNC Field in Moosic during Yankees game Hot Dogs
Wed. August 8 @ 9pm Joe Shags Restaurant in Pittston Square Pizz
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