International Bar-B-Q Festival Mutton Glutton sliders
14 News has an article
Official Results Part 1 | Part 2
Facebook Live video
Official Results
| 1st | 55 | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | |
| 2nd | 45 | Geoffrey Esper | |
| 3rd | 33 | Gideon Oji | |
| 4th | 17.5 | Matt “Sweet Tooth” Cohen | |
| 5th | 13 | William “Wild Bill” Myers | |
| 6th | 12.75 | Matthew Raible | |
| 7th | 9 | Steve “Pi Guy” Martin | |
| 8th | 8 | John Wells | |
| 9th | 4.5 | Drew Crabtree |
2017 Mystic Lake tacos
update Videos Big Island MN
CBS Minnesota has an article
update MLE says they announced incorrect results and that Gideon Oji was actually second with 97 | Part 2
| 1st | 126 | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | new record |
| 2nd | 97 | Gideon Oji | announced as tying for 4th w 77 on stage |
| 3rd | 96 | Miki Sudo | |
| 4th | 90 | Adrian “The Rabbit” Morgan | |
| 5th | 77 | Michelle “Cardboard Shell” Lesco | |
| 6th | 68 | Juan “more bite” Rodriguez | |
| 7th | 38 | Matthew Raible | |
| 8th | 36 | Andrew “The Bear” Kogutkiewicz | |
| 9th | 30 | John Lawrence | also listed at 11th with 18 |
| 10th | 20 | Mike McFadden | |
| 12th | 13 | Peter Haugen |
Results from facebook video
1) Joey Chestnut 126 (new record)
2) Miki Sudo 96 (after significant deductions)
3) Adrian Morgan 90
4T) Michelle Lesco 77
4T) Gideon Oji 77
Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo, Gideon Oji, Adrian Morgan Juan Rodriguez, Michelle Lesco and Matt Raible are expected to compete
2017 Orlando Chili challenge
update Feb 20 King Carb has a video
update Joey Chestnut reportedly defended his title
| 1st | 8.5 | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | |
| 2nd | 8.25 | Carmen Cincotti | |
| 3rd | 7.25 | Geoffrey Esper | |
| 4th | 6.25 | Gideon Oji | |
| 5th | 6 | Miki Sudo | |
| 6th | 3.25 | Eric “Badlands” Booker | |
| 7th | 0.75 | Carlos Gonzalez |
Joey Chestnut will go for a five-peat. His previous winning totals:
| 2016 Feb 6 | 1st | 7 | 6 min | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | World Chili Eating Challenge | Orlando, FL |
| 2015 Mar 7 | 1st | 8.75 | 6 min | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | World Chili Eating Challenge | Orlando, FL |
| 2014 Feb 8 | 1st | 8.5 | 6 min | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | RP Funding World Chili Eating Challenge | Orlando, FL |
| 2013 Feb 9 | 1st | 2 | 6 min | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | RP Funding World Chili Eating Challenge | Orlando, FL |
Flashback 2008: IFOCE produces Obama / Chestnut shirt
Flashback: In the summer of 2008, IFOCE produced a T-shirt with a Obama/Chestnut 2008 logo. Joey Chestnut wore the shirt briefly in 2008 on the Today Show after defending his Nathan’s title, but was forced to cover it up during his interview.

Joey Chestnut 4-peats St. Elmo’s Shrimp contest
Contest video on St. Elmo’s facebook
Joey Chestnut has won the contest for the fourth year in a row with a record total of 15 pounds.
Official results: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
| 1st | 15 | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | |
| 2nd | 14.25 | Carmen Cincotti | |
| 3rd | 10.1 | Miki Sudo | |
| 4th | 10 | Gideon Oji | |
| 5th | 5.33 | Matthew Raible | |
| 6th | 5 | Michael “Big Hoss” Deitz | |
| 7th | 4.75 | William “Wild Bill” Myers | |
| 8th | 4.5 | Matt “Sweet Tooth” Cohen | |
| 9th | 3.5 | Andrew “The Bear” Kogutkiewicz |
Joey Chestnut responded to reader comments in this indystar.com video
Previous winners
| 2015 Dec 5 | 1st | 12.25 | 8 min | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | World Famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail-Eating Championship | Indianapolis, IN |
| 2014 Dec 6 | 1st | 10.42 | 8 min | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | World Famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail-Eating Championship | Indianapolis, IN |
| 2013 Dec 7 | 1st | 9.25 | 8 min | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | World Famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail-Eating Championship | Indianapolis, IN |
Carmen Cincotti defeats Joey Chestnut in Tulsa brats
Carmen Cincotti has a video
Results Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
1) Carmen Cincotti 101 bratwurst in 10 min, new record
2) Joey Chestnut 100
3) Rich LeFevre 48
4) Robert McKinney 39.5
5) Chris Hobson 23.5
6) Carlene LeFevre 20.5
7) Alex Perez 14
8) Joe Alcott 10
9) Mr. Linde 7
10 Candice Alcott 2.5 (Mrs. Tulsa)
2016 Taste of DC Chili
| 1st | 9 | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | 2.25 gallons, new record |
| 2nd | 7.75 | Carmen Cincotti | |
| 3rd | 4.75 | Brian “Dud Light” Dudzinski | |
| 4th | 4.25 | “The Lovely” Juliet Lee | |
| 5th | 4 | Kevin “Qwazy” Ambs | |
| 6th | 3.5 | Yasir Salem | |
| 7th | 3 | Eric “Badlands” Booker | |
| 7th | 3 | Micah “Wing Kong” Collins | |
| 9th | 2.25 | William “Wild Bill” Myers | |
| 10th | 2 | Michael “Big Hoss” Deitz |
Joey Chestnut appeared on WTOP and Good Morning Washington yesterday.
Previous winners
| 2015 Oct 10 | 1st | 1.8125 | 6 min | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | Ben’s Chili Bowl’s World Chili Eating Championship | Washington, DC |
| 2014 Oct 11 | 1st | 1.875 | 6 min | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | Ben’s Chili Bowl’s World Chili Eating Championship | Washington, DC |
| 2013 Oct 12 | 1st | 2 | 6 min | Bob “The Notorious B.O.B.” Shoudt | Ben’s Chili Bowl World Chili Eating Championship | Washington, DC |
| 2012 Oct 7 | 1st | 2 | 6 min | Tim “Eater X” Janus | Ben’s Chili Bowl’s World Chili Eating Championship | Washington, DC |
| 2011 Oct 9 | 1st | 16 | 6 min | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | World Chili Eating Championship | Washington, DC |
2016 Elk Grove pumpkin pie
update Oct 2
Elk Grove Laguna News has an article
Contest video from Elk Grove News | Facebook
Full Results: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Results are pounds over 8 minutes
| 1st | 19.375 | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | |
| 2nd | 16.6875 | Carmen Cincotti | |
| 3rd | 11 | Miki Sudo | |
| 4th | 8 | Steve Hendry | |
| 5th | 6.625 | Pablo Martinez | |
| 6th | 5.4375 | Sergio Reyes-Raya | |
| 7th | 3.5 | Jon Davis | |
| 8th | 3.25 | Mary “I Love ’em HOT!” Bowers | |
| 9th | 3.125 | “Coach Davis” | |
| 10th | 2.9375 | Doug “Cerebrus” Ecks | |
| 11th | 2 | “Coach Marty” |
Molly Schuyler reports Joey Chestnut won today’s pumpkin pie eating contest in Elk Grove, CA with 19 pounds of pie.
2016 Smoke’s Poutinerie
update Oct 5 Videos: Carmen Cincotti | Erik Lamkin vlog | Scott Lomas Introductions / Contest start
update Oct 2
Articles: Toronto Sun | Canoe.ca | Sina.com
Thank you on reddit.com for holding the contest
Videos: Eduardo M | Erik Lamkin video of vegan protestors from Direct Action Everywhere. Unlike at Nathan’s, they do not appear to have interfered with the contest table. This is the third MLE contest in 2016 the group has protested (Chicago Ribs, Nathan’s, poutine)
Instagram videos from “Step Daddy J”‘ have the top 3 for the amateur contest:
1st 9 Erik “The Electric” Lamkin
2nd 6 John “Step Daddy J” Jugovic
3rd 5 Darrien “Cheesecurd” Thomas
update Here is what MLE reports are the pro results: Part 1 | Part 2
1 Joey Chestnut 25.5
2 Carmen Cincotti 25
3 Matt Stonie 23.25
4 Geoff Esper 18.5
5 Gideon Oji 14.5
6 Michelle Lesco 13
7 Yasir Salem 12.5
8 Badlands Booker 10.75
9 Jim Reeves 8.6
9 Steven Dorgo 8.6
11 Bill Myers 8
12 Ben Do 7.75
13 Jesse Kankula 7
Erik Lamkin reports he won the amateur contest
Erik Lamkin produced a training video
Previous winners
| 2015 Oct 3 | 1st | 22 | 10 min | Matt “Megatoad” Stonie | World Poutine Eating Championship – pros | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| 2014 Oct 4 | 1st | 14.75 | 10 min | Matt “Megatoad” Stonie | World Poutine Eating Championship – pros | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| 2013 Oct 19 | 1st | 24 | 10 min | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | World Poutine Eating Championship | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| 2012 Oct 13 | 1st | 9.5 | 10 min | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| 2011 Sep 24 | 1st | 9.75 | 10 min | Pat “Deep Dish” Bertoletti | Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| 2010 May 22 | 1st | 13 | 10 min | Pat “Deep Dish” Bertoletti | Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship | Toronto, ON, Canada |
2016 Trenton pork roll contest
update Sept 29 CentralJersey has an article about Carmen Cincotti’s runner-up finish.
update Sept 27
A lot of coverage for Bill Spadea at the festival: NJ101.5 video | Chasing News video | NJ101.5 blog entry | personal blog entry
Carmen Cincotti has a video | Interview with Carmen Cincotti
update Sept 25 NJ.com has an article
update The Trenton Thunder have a contest video
update Full Results | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
| 1st | 43 | Joey “Jaws” Chestnut | defends title |
| 2nd | 40 | Carmen Cincotti | |
| 3rd | 31 | Geoffrey Esper | |
| 4th | 22.5 | Brian “Dud Light” Dudzinski | |
| 5th | 15 | Eric “Badlands” Booker | |
| 6th | 14.5 | Kevin “Qwazy” Ambs | |
| 7th | 14 | Micah “Wing Kong” Collins | |
| 8th | 10.5 | Crazy Legs Conti | |
| 8th | 10.5 | William “Wild Bill” Myers | |
| 10th | 9 | Larell Marie “The Real Deal” Mele | |
| 11th | 6.5 | Bill Spadea |
update Hugging Harold Reynolds has the top 2
1) Joey Chestnut 43
2) Carmen Cincotti 40
Joey Chestnut appeared on NJ 101.5 yesterday
Joey Chestnut defends Zinzinnati brats
update WLWT has an article
1) Joey Chestnut 67 bratwurst in 10 minutes
2) Gideon Oji 40.75
3) Matt Cohen 29
4T) Scott Thomas 26
4T) Ethan Teske 26
6) Matthew Raible 18
7) Sean Mulcahey 16.25
8) Patrick Kelly 6.5
9) Sara Lamar 6.25