Upcoming eating contests
eating challenges
(All Pennsylvania eating challenges and contests in database)
Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Bennie Logan announced that he will compete in Wing Bowl 24 in Febrary 2016.
The Philly Pizza Brawl in Broomall, PA will award $5000 in cash and prizes on December 19.
Stephanie Wu reports that the Philadelphia Cheesesteak FEstival will hold an eating contest on October 24 awarding $5000 ($3000 to the winner). The contest is an invitational and Bob Shoudt did not get a spot.
In last night's debate of Philadelphia mayoral candidates, Melissa Murray Bailey was asked her personal opinion of the Wing Bowl. She responded "I think it's OK."
Justin "The Jester" Vernon won the first prize of $500 in the wing eating contest at the Reading (PA) Wing Fling Saturday.
Bob Shoudt won the first prize of $500 in yesterday's burger eating contest at the West Reading Tavern.
Molly Schuyler defends Kennett Square mushroom title
Results from the National Fried Mushroom Eating Championship at the Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square today:
1) Molly Schuyler 11 pounds
2) Dave Brunelli 5.5
3) Kevin Ambs 4.5
Male amateur winner Teddy Delacruz – 4 pounds (won Eat Off)
Female Amateur winner Janet Dietz – 1.5 pounds
Legistorm reports that "Big" Brian Subich has been hired by Representative Keith Rothfus (R-PA) as a constituent advocate.
Dave "The Termite" Wood ate 16 cannolis in 5 minutes to defend his title at La Festa in Scranton yesterday. Russ Keeler was runner up with 11.
The Reading (PA) Wing Fling will hold a wing eating contest on September 26 awarding $500 to the winner. Qualifiers start on September 8.
La Festa Italiana will hold a cannoli eating contest in Scranton, PA on September 7 awarding $275 ($150 to the winner).
The West Reading Tavern will hold a burger eating contest on September 19 awarding $500 to the winner. Qualifiers will be held on September 5, 6, 12 and 13.
The Morning Call has a column about "Eat Your Way Through Musicfest" in Bethlehem, PA mentioning "Wild" Bill Myers.
Denny's Beer Barrel Pub announces that Brian Subich finishing its 2 pound burger challenge in 18 minutes.
Arooga's in Harrisburg, PA will hold a wing eating contest Saturday awarding $250 to the winner.
The Lebanon (PA) Motorcyle Show will hold a hot dog eating contest tomorrow awarding $100/$75/$50
Registration is now open for All Pro Eating's first two events of 2015: the National Caribbean Food Eating Championships on August 16 at Heckscher State Park in Suffolk County NY (purse $700) and the National Fried Mushroom Eating Championship in Kennett Square, PA on September 12 (pro purse $1400 / amateur purse $400).
Dave "Tiger Wings & Things" Brunelli won tonight's crab fries eating contest at Chickie's & Pete's in Philadelphia. Dave "The Termite" Wood was the runner up.
Bob Shoudt ate 17 Buffalo dogs in five minutes to win an eating contest held at the Rising Sun Inn in Telford, PA on July 4. Dave "The Termite" Wood was the runner up.
Chickie's and Pete's in South Philly will hold a crab fries eating contest on Monday July 13 awarding a $1000 Visa gift card to the winner.
Stephanie Wu won today's hot dog eating contest at Kennywood amusement park near Pittsburgh. The contest went into overtime after a tie at 13 hot dogs. update Pittsburgh.cbslocal.com has an article and video. Tim Cain was the runner up.
Philly.com reports that porn star / former California gubernatorial candidate Mary Carey is considering running for mayor of Philadelphia so she can preside over the Wing Bowl, an event she prefers to the AVN (Adult Video News) awards show.
The Reading Fightins report that Dave Brunelli won the first prize of $500 at tonight's "Gluttony Night" contest. USA Today has an article about the event. (picture) update Jun 11 69 News has an article and video
Yasir Salem, Larell Marie win 2015 Pocono qualifier
update WNEP has an article and video. Larell Marie’s TV appearance yesterday is on youtube.
Official results part 1 | part 2 | part 3
Men
1) Yasir Salem 29
2) George Chiger 17
3T) Carmen Cincotti 13 (women’s wild card runner-up if female)
3T) Dave “The Termite” Wood 13
5) “Snack” Jack Diamond 12
6T) Ryan “The Abyss” Siciliano 11.5
6T) “Wild” Bill Myers 11.5
8) Michael Dietz
1W) Larell Marie Mele 14
update Dave Wood reports that Yasir Salem won the men’s contest
Expected entrants: Yasir Salem, Dave “The Termite” Wood, Ryan “The Abyss” Siciliano, Larell Marie Mele, The Artist formely known as Brian Seiken.
Current wild card standings
| 2014 Sep 28 | 2nd | 27.5 | 10 min | David “The Termite” Wood | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – men | Dover, DE |
| 2015 Apr 25 | 2nd | 27 | 10 min | Steve Hendry | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – men | Las Vegas, NV |
| 2015 Apr 25 | 3rd | 26 | 10 min | Rich “The Locust” LeFevre | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – men | Las Vegas, NV |
| 2014 Sep 28 | 3rd | 23 | 10 min | Micah “Wing Kong” Collins | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – men | Dover, DE |
| 2015 Apr 25 | 2nd | 14 | 10 min | Carlene LeFevre | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – women | Las Vegas, NV |
Previous winners
| 2014 Jun 7 | 1st | 28 | 10 min | Marcos “The Monster” Owens | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – men | Long Pond, PA |
| 2014 Jun 7 | 1st | 27.5 | 10 min | “The Lovely” Juliet Lee | Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – women | Long Pond, PA |
Larell Marie Mele appeared on 69 News WWFMZ this morning to talk about competing in the Nathans' qualifier at Pocono speedway tomorrow.
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