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Upcoming eating contests
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Denio's in Roseville, CA will hold a corn dog eating contest on March 26 awarding $350 ($200 to the winner)

March 25, 2016 at 7:33 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Sacramento, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Joey Chestnut wins 2016 Knott’s boysenberry pie contest

March 19, 2016 at 5:05 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Joey Chestnut, Orange County, Steve Hendry

update March 22 Mike from LA video

update March 21 Jon Davis & Carlene LeFevre tied with 3.5 pounds each

Blogs: MiceChat | Behind the Thrills

Videos: Coaster Guy | Janice Yamanaka | OldeCam

Coaster Guy picture of Joey

update Articles OC Register | LosAngeles.CBSLocal.com

DAPs Magic video

Picture of post-contest debris

Full Results: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

1st 14.5 Joey “Jaws” Chestnut record
2nd 10.25 Steve Hendry
3rd 9.5 Miki Sudo 2nd non-top 5 loss in 2016
4th 9 Michelle “Cardboard Shell” Lesco
5th 8.5 Rich “The Locust” LeFevre
5th 8.5 Justin Mih
7th 3.5 Jon Davis
7th 3.5 Carlene LeFevre
9th 3 Lesley Ryder
10th 2.5 Daniel Lujan
11th 1.5 Lillian Canales
11th 1.5 Barbara LaBarge

The field: Daniel Luhan, Lillian Kanali (?), Justin Mih, Barbara LaBarr, Lesley Ryder, Carlene LeFevre, Steve Hendry, Rich LeFevre, Michelle Lesco, Miki Sudo, Joey Chestnut

Parks and Cons has a periscope

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Defending champion Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and Michelle Lesco are expected at the World Boysenberry Pie-Eating Championship at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA on Saturday. This would make the Palm Beach sweet corn eating contest April 24 the earliest possible 2016 meeting of Joey Chestnut and Matt Stonie.

March 15, 2016 at 5:30 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, Orange County | Permalink * Comments (16)

The San Joaquin Asparagus Festival in Stockton, CA will hold an eating contest in April awarding $250 to the winner.

March 6, 2016 at 1:18 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Stockton, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (10)

Registration opens today at noon eastern for the Three Rivers Festival Pepperoni Roll Eating World Championship in Fairmont, WV and the World Silver Dollar Pancake Eating Championship in Chico, CA. Both contests are on May 28.

March 3, 2016 at 11:52 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Upstate California, West Virginia | Permalink * Comments

Registration will open at noon Pacific today for the Knotts Boysenberry Festival World Pie Eating Championship at Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Vista on March 19.

February 29, 2016 at 1:16 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Orange County | Permalink * Comments (1)

"LA Beast" walked the 50K (31.2 mile) Orange Curtain race in 7:30 today in Cerritos, CA.He plans to attempt to break the record for the fastest walk across the USA.

February 27, 2016 at 10:25 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Kevin Strahle, Los Angeles | Permalink * Comments (6)

Knotts.com page about the 2016 Boysenberry Festival says that daily pie eating contests will take place from March 19 to April 3, but no mention is made of a MLE competition.

February 24, 2016 at 7:14 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Orange County | Permalink * Comments (1)

LAist has a list of the 12 best All-You-Can-Eat Offers in Los Angeles.

February 20, 2016 at 7:59 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:All You Can Eat, Los Angeles | Permalink * Comments

Registration will open March 3 for the World Silver Dollar Pancake Eating Championship at the Silver Dollar Fair in Chico, CA on May 28. The contest will award $4000. (via Stephanie Wu)

February 12, 2016 at 7:06 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Upstate California | Permalink * Comments (2)

8 Buck Pizza Truck in Manteca, CA has resumed awarding $2500 for duos that finish its Big Kahuna challenge.

January 16, 2016 at 10:30 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Pizza Eating Challenges, Prizes, Stockton | Permalink * Comments (7)

Tickets are available for $10 for LA Beast LIVE! at the Comedy Palace in San Diego on January 22.

January 14, 2016 at 7:43 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Kevin Strahle, San Diego | Permalink * Comments (10)

HawkeyeSports has an article and gallery about the University of Iowa attending the Beef Bowl tonight, a pregame meal for Rose Bowl teams held at Lawry's. The event has not been an official eating contest since the 1960s. Stanford will visit the Beverly Hills steakhouse tomorrow. Elika Sadeghi got to dine with the Hawkeyes and posted a video of her meal. (Patch.com article)

December 28, 2015 at 12:00 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Cedar Rapids, College Contests, Los Angeles, Male Athletes, San Jose | Permalink * Comments

ContraCostaTimes.com reports that Lumpy Sturgill, owner of Lumpy's Diner who passed away in June, will be named Brentwood (CA) Citizen of the Year. The East Bay Area restaurant held an annual burger eating contest.

December 22, 2015 at 2:33 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Oakland | Permalink * Comments

2016 MLE schedule includes bacon & meat pies

December 2, 2015 at 10:36 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Biloxi, Dallas, Orlando, Stockton

Several 2016 contests are listed on the upcoming MLE schedule:

  • February 6, Chili, Orlando, FL $3500 purse – registration opens Dec 3
  • March 5, Meat Pies, Bay St. Louis MS $5000 purse – reg opens Jan 4
  • June 19 Bacon, Lathrop, CA $4000 purse – reg opens March 31
  • September 24, Tamales Lewisville, TX $3500 purse – reg opens July 22

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Pho Viet has a blog entry about the challenge at Pho Garden in San Francisco. Joey Chestnut has finished the challenge in 15 minutes, which is not the overall record of 13 minutes. There have been about 3000 attempts with a success rate of 7%.

November 18, 2015 at 7:15 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Noodle Eating Challenges, San Francisco | Permalink * Comments (2)

John Rivera has been announced as the winner in the eating contest at Chit Chat Pizza in Van Nuys, CA. Jon Bello was the runner up and Jimmy Lin was 3rd.

November 9, 2015 at 11:38 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Los Angeles, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (2)

Stephanie Wu reports that Chit Chat in Van Nuys, CA has extended its pizza eating contest. The three fastest times as of November 7 will win $250/$100/$50. Jimmy Lin and Kevin Ross are the current leaders.

November 6, 2015 at 8:19 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (8)

Grantland.com competitive eating content

November 3, 2015 at 1:05 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:2011 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Barbecue Eating Challenges, Los Angeles, Matt Stonie, Women

ESPN terminated its Grantland.com sports / pop culture website on Friday. Here are the competitive eating articles it published, read them while they are still in the archive if you are interested

  • June 2011, Patrick Michels on the inaugural Nathan’s women’s finals
  • July 2012, “Cousin” Sal Iacono on his attempt at an eating challenge in 1993
  • July 2013 Carles’ writeup of Honey Boo Boo episode where the star’s sister attempted the Pigzilla barbecue sandwich challenge at Papa Buck’s BBQ in Metter, GA
  • August 2013 Danny Chau asks “Can Matt Stonie Bring About a New Golden Age in Competitive Eating?”
  • August 2014, Danny Chau’s report on competing in the Little Tokyo gyoza contest

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The Auburn (CA) Journal has an article about the "No. 25 Thai Hot" challenge at David's Thai Cuisine which will be terminated after owner David Voraphongphibul sells his business.

October 29, 2015 at 11:46 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Sacramento, Spicy Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments

Takeru Kobayashi defends Chronic Tacos title

October 24, 2015 at 7:25 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Kobayashi (小林尊), Los Angeles, Unafilliated Contests

update Nov 12 LA Taco has a contest report

update Nov 2 Hedonist Shedonist has a contest report

update Oct 31 LA Wonders has a contest report claiming Pat Bertoletti won $1000

update Oct 25 Erik Lamkin has a contest video

Results from Erik Lamkin

1st 144 Takeru Kobayashi new record
2nd 114 Pat “Deep Dish” Bertoletti
3rd 81 Erik “The Electric” Lamkin
4th 67 Edward Chin
5th 63 Kevin Ross
6th 50 Naader “Freak8r” Reda

Takeru Kobayashi ate 144 tacos in 10 minutes to defend his title at the Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce taco eating contest at Chronic Tacos in Redondo Beach, CA. Pat Bertoletti was the runner up with over 100.

Kobayashi vs. two pregnant women Friday on CBS Los Angeles

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Molly Schuyler ate a large stuffed pizza by herself in 5:02 to win a contest at Chicago Fire Pizza in Sacramento on Monday. The competition was for two person teams.

October 23, 2015 at 3:34 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Molly Schuyler, Sacramento, Team Contests, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

Bleacher Report produced a video of San Diego Chargers linebacker Brock Hekking reportedly eating 21,396 calories in 43 minutes at Phil's BBQ in San Diego.

October 15, 2015 at 11:02 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Calorie Challenges, Male Athletes, San Diego | Permalink * Comments (11)

Jon Davis reports that Molly Schuyler won last night's burger eating contest at Lumpy's Diner in Antioch, CA with a total of 19.5 burgers. Picture with trophy and novelty check update Oct 12 East County Today has a gallery

October 11, 2015 at 10:09 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Molly Schuyler, Oakland, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

Chit Chat Restaurant in Van Nuys, CA is currently holding a pizza eating contest that will close on October 29. The fastest 3 times on that date will receive $400 ($250 to the fastest).

October 5, 2015 at 11:27 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

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