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George Shea has posted the field for the December 5 St. Elmo's shrimp eating contest in Indianapolis: Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo, Yasir Salem, Steve Hendry, Gideon Oji, Matthew Raible, Andrew Kogutkiewicz and Tracy Goode. If Matt Stonie misses the contest, that will keep his winning streak alive into 2016.
Registration is now open for the St. Elmo World Shrimp Cocktail Championship in Indianapolis on December 5.
The 2015 St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail-Eating Championship will be held before the Big Ten Football Championship Game in Indianapolis on December 5.
Oktoberfest in Seymour, IN will hold a bratwurst eating contest on October 3 awarding $700 ($500 to the winner).
WLFI reports Molly Schuyler ate 14 pizzas (1 large & 13 smalls) to win today's eating contest at Arni's Restaurant in Lafayette, IN.
A Bub's "Big Ugly" burger eating contest will be held on September 20 in Carmel, IN awarding $350 ($200 to the winner). The contest is open to Indiana residents only.
Arni's Pizza in Lafayette, IN will hold an eating contest (with a one hour duration) on September 20 awarding $2100 ($1000 to the winner). (via Nate Biller)
NWITimes.com has an article and video about Pat Bertoletti finishing the 6 pound Italian beef sandwich challenge at Ameristar Casino in East Chicago, IN.
Pat Bertoletti finished a 5+ pound Italian beef sandwich challenge at the grand opening of the Stadium Sports Bar & Grill in the Ameristar Casino in East Chicago, IN yesterday.
ValpoLife.com has an article about the 96 ounce steak challenge available at Kelsey's Steakhouse in Valparaiso, IN.
NUVO has an interview with Joey Chestnut which claims that "jawthritis" is the reason that Takeru Kobayashi declined to extend his MLE contract.

2014 St. Elmo’s Shrimp Cocktail contest

Official results:(Part 1 | Part 2

1) Joey Chestnut 10.42 pounds
2) Sonya Thomas 6.83
3) Jeff Butler 6.52
4T) Yasir Salem 4.42
4T) Joe Staysniak 4.42
6) Matthew Raible 4.25
7) Andrew Kogutkiewicz 3.83
8) Tracy Goode 3

Joey Chestnut has defended his title with a total of 10.4 pounds.

Joey Chestnut and Tracy Goode did podcasts about the contest. Joey also did an appearance on WISH TV.

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Kyle Hanner defended his fruitcake eating title in Santa Claus, IN today, defeating WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley.
IndyStar.com has an article and video about Joey Chestnut competing in a shrimp eating contest at the Indianapolis Star office to promote Saturday's St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail-Eating Championship. Joey also went to Fox59.
14News.com has a preview of Saturday's fruitcake eating contest in Santa Claus, IN. WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley will face off against defending champion Kyle "The Hammer" Hanner.
IBJ has an interview with Joey Chesnut about the defense of his St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Contest title in Indianapolis on December 6.
Chris Serge won the first prize of $1,000 at tonight's turkey pie eating contest in Valparaiso, IN.
Santa's Candy Castle in Santa Claus, IN will hold a qualifier for its fruitcake eating contest on November 22. Wrestler Mick Foley is expected to compete in the finals on December 6.
The Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso, IN will hold a turkey pie eating contest on November 21 awarding $1000 to the winner. A qualifier will take place tonight.
Joey Chestnut, Yasir Salem, Andrew Kogutkiewicz and Tracy Goode are expected to compete in the St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Championship in Indianapolis on December 6.
Registration is now open for the St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail-Eating Championship in Indianapolis on December 6.
Former WWE wrestler Mick Foley announces he will return to the International Fruitcake Eating Championship in Santa Claus, IN on December 6.

2014 Hammond, IN pierogie contest

update Oct 9 NWITimes and Suntimes have articles

NWI Times has a video

Official results Part 1 | Part 2

1) Joey Chestnut 165
2) Matt Stonie 162
3) Miki Sudo 83
4) Juan Rodriguez 66
5) Steve Hendry 55
6) Bill Myers 44
7) Eric “Badlands” Booker 41
8) Jeff Butler 37
9) Matt Raible 32
10) Crazy Legs Conti 30
11) Andrew Kogutkiewicz 29
12) Tracy Goode 18

Joey Chestnut has been announced as the winner with 165 pierogies.

Joey Chestnut appeared on Good Day Chicago yesterday to promote the contest.

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Joey Chestnut, Jeff Butler, Crazy Legs Conti, Wild Bill Myers, Matthew Raible and Andrew Kogutkiewicz are listed as expected entrants in the pierogi eating contest at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN Wednesday. Matt Stonie has also said he will compete. (via Joseph Pete)
Oktoberfest in Seymour, IN will hold a bratwurst eating contest on Saturday awarding $500 to the winner.
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