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The New England Cigar Expo will hold a pizza eating contest on in Windham, NH on September 26 awarding $2000/$1000/$750/$500/300/$250/$150/$50 to the top 8.

April 17, 2026 at 8:28 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:New Hampshire, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Joey Chestnut will make appearances at nine minor league ballparks this year. His first competition will be at a Wichita Wind Surge game on April 17. He said that his contract with Nathan's prevents him from eating hot dogs at his appearances without permission.

April 17, 2026 at 1:31 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Joey Chestnut, Wichita | Permalink * Comments (3)

The Korean Herald reports tha mukbang star Tzuyang, who has 13.2 million subscribers for her youtube channel, will start a television program "Still Hungry" on the cable channel ENA in May.

April 16, 2026 at 1:07 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Korea, Television | Permalink * Comments (13)

Burger & Grill in Tito, Italy will award 500 Euros to the fastest person to finish its burger challenge.

April 15, 2026 at 3:04 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Italy, Prizes | Permalink * Comments

Dave's Famous T&L Hot Dogs will hold a hot dog eating contest in Bridgeport, WV on May 30 awarding $500 to the winner.

April 14, 2026 at 12:18 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, West Virginia | Permalink * Comments

Ryu @R78782179 won today's "King of Gluttony" competition televised on TV Tokyo. For the first time in several contests, all competitors were Japanese. Kawaxile was runner-up and Angela Sato was third. A video of the whole broadcast is currently available on youtube.

April 12, 2026 at 9:48 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Japan, Television, Videos | Permalink * Comments

Saucey's Pizza in West Chester, PA has started a 28 inch pizza challenge with a jackpot. The current prize is $500. With every failed attempt, the jackpot will increase by $20.

April 12, 2026 at 1:47 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Prizes | Permalink * Comments

Zois Pizza will hold a pizza eating contest in Seymour, CT on May 30. The top three professionals will win $4000/$1000/$500 and the top male and female amateurs will both receive $1500/$500/$350. Entrants must raise at least $300 for Project Purple.

April 11, 2026 at 1:35 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:New Haven, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (23)

The field for the Mass Hole Donut Eating Championship in Medford, MA on April 18 is expected to include Geoff Esper, Pat Bertoletti, Nick Wehry and Crazy Legs Conti.

April 9, 2026 at 9:58 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Boston, Contest Previews | Permalink * Comments (2)

2026 Nathan’s qualifier “line segment” announced

April 9, 2026 at 2:42 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Harrisburg, Hartford, Nathan's Hot Dog Contest

Registration is now open for the 2026 Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest qualifiers. With just two competitions, the qualifier schedule can be more accurately described as a line segment than a circuit. Both contests will be held at northeastern USA theme parks in the middle of June:

There were 16 qualifiers for the 2019 Nathan’s Famous finals, 6 for 2025.

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The 242 Pub & Grill in Spring, TX will hold a crawfish eating contest on April 18 awarding $300 to the winner and $200 to the runner up.

April 8, 2026 at 1:31 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Houston, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The field for the Ultimate Bologna Showdown in Knoxville, TN on May 9 has been announced: Joey Chestnut, Pat Bertoletti, Geoffrey Esper, James Webb, Nick Wehry, Radim Dvoracek, Cameron Meade, Tanner Gray, Crazy Legs Conti, Andrew Kogutkiewicz, Matthew Raible, Rene Rovtar and Cherish Brown.

April 6, 2026 at 11:09 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, Knoxville | Permalink * Comments (3)

Stable Craft in Waynesboro, VA will hold a wing eating contest on April 25 awarding $1000 to the winner.

April 6, 2026 at 1:40 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Unafilliated Contests, Virginia | Permalink * Comments

The Extreme Eating World Cake Eating "Championship" will be livestreamed today starting at 11:45 am eastern. Despite the title, the only listed opponents for Joey Chestnut will be two Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive linemen. update Joey Chestnut ate 10.5 pounds of chocolate cake in 5 minutes. Four Buccaneers linemen combined for 9.5 pounds.

April 4, 2026 at 9:09 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Joey Chestnut, Tampa | Permalink * Comments (17)

The Mega Night Market in St. Petersburg, FL will hold amateur eating contests for spicy lao sausages on April 24, spicy papaya salad on April 25 and chicken skewers on April 26. All three contests will award $750 to the winner.

April 4, 2026 at 1:10 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Tampa, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Smashburger UK will hold a hot dog eating contest in Bath, England on April 24 awarding £500 to the winner.

April 3, 2026 at 12:33 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Somerset, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Rustler's Roost in Phoenix will hold a wing eating contest on April 12 awarding $200/$150/$100 to the top three.

April 2, 2026 at 4:09 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Phoenix, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Sussex World has an article about Franco Angelini of Franco's Feasts attempting the "Honky Tonk Platter" challenge at H's Diner in Terminus Road.

April 1, 2026 at 2:22 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Hot Dog Eating Challenges, Sussex | Permalink * Comments (3)

The Dallas Pizza Fest will hold a pizza eating contest in Grand Prairie, TX on April 26 awarding $150/$100/$50 to the top three.

March 31, 2026 at 1:03 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dallas, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Wings & Wheels will hold a hot wing eating contest on May 9 in Park Hills, MO awarding $350 to the winner and $150 to the runner up.

March 30, 2026 at 12:47 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:St. Louis | Permalink * Comments

Food Challenge News has an article about the British Eating League and its founder Craig Harker.

March 29, 2026 at 1:21 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Organizations, United Kingdom | Permalink * Comments (2)

The Carnegie Deli will hold a 24 layer chocolate cake eating contest at a Taste of Vienna in Vienna, VA on April 25. The winner will receive $500 cash and a $1000 gift card. Second and third place will receive $350 and $150 gift cards.

March 28, 2026 at 3:48 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Northern Virginia, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (4)

Mystic Lake in Prior Lake, MN will hold the Great Midwest Rib Fest World Rib Eating Championship on June 27.

March 26, 2026 at 9:14 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Minneapolis | Permalink * Comments (3)

Registration is open for the ManorPalooza World Texas Sausage-Eating Championship in Manor, TX on May 2.

March 25, 2026 at 8:35 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Austin | Permalink * Comments (1)

Extreme Eating Championships announced that Joey Chestnut will be competing in its World Chocolate Cake Eating Championship at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on April 4. I think this will be the first time a Major League Eating competitor has done a contest sanctioned by an organization other than MLE. Buccaneers offensive linemen Tristan Wirfs and Luke Goedeke will also compete.

March 24, 2026 at 4:22 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Joey Chestnut, Male Athletes, Organizations, Tampa | Permalink * Comments (38)

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