Upcoming eating contests
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(All Indiana eating challenges and contests in database)
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.
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.
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.
Grubb in Fulton, IN will hold a pork burger eating contest on September 6 awarding $850 ($500 to the winner). Entants will need to qualify on August 30.
Wei-Huan Chen has a report about competing in a bacon eating contest held Friday at DT Kirby's in Lafayette, IN.
Coney Island in Fort Wayne, IN will celebrate its 100th anniversary by holding a hot dog eating contest on June 7. They hope to have 100 competitors.
IndyStar.com has a picture of Indiana Pacer center Andrew Byum watching a St. Elmo's shrimp eating contest during tonight's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The contest was reportedly won by a cheerleader.
2013 St. Elmo’s Shrimp Cocktail eating contest
update Dec 12 He Eats She Drinks has a contest video
Crazy Legs Conti has a blog entry for the Huffington Post
update Dec 10 CT News has a contest report
update #2 The Indy Star also has a gallery. WISH TV has an article and video. Big City Photography has a facebook gallery.
update The Indy Star has a video
The top 6: (Part 1 | Part 2)
1) Joey Chestnut 9.25 lb 8 minutes
2) Yasir Salem 5 lb.
3) Crazy Legs Conti 4.25
4) Matt Raible 4
5) Tracy Goode 3
6) Craig “The Doctor” Evans 2
This might be the coldest outdoor contest in IFOCE/MLE history. The current temperature in Indianapolis is 25F
Joey Chestnut appeared on ESPN College GameDay earlier today and picked the Big 10 championship game.
Ray Steele has interviews with Joey Chestnut and Tracy Goode.
Kyle "The Hammer" Hanner won today's fruitcake eating contest at Santa's Candy Castle in Santa Claus, IN. Wrestler Mick Foley was 4th. update Dec 9 Full results have been posted. update Dec 10 News 14 has a contest report. Kyle Hanner has a video.
The announced competitors for Saturday's St. Elmo's shrimp eating contest in Indianapolis: Joey Chestnut | Yasir Salem | Tracy Goode | Craig "The Doctor" Evans update Crazy Legs Conti will also compete.
Mick Foley will face Jamie McDonald, Joe LaRue and Kyle Hanner at the International Fruitcake Eating Championship at Santa's Candy Castle in Santa Claus, IN on December 7.
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