Upcoming eating contests
eating challenges
(All Pennsylvania eating challenges and contests in database)
All Pro Eating reports that Molly Schuyler defended her fried mushroom eating title at the Mushroom festival with a total of 11.5 pounds in 8 minutes. Dave Brunelli was the runner up and Kevin Ambs was 3rd. Will Millender was 4th.
Citizens' Voice reports that David Wood ate 13.5 cannolis in 5 minutes to win yesterday's eating contest in Scranton. Russ Keeler was the runner-up.
Mainline Today has an interview with Monty "Moe Train" Wiradilaga, who will attempt to defend his amateur title at the Kennett Square (PA) Mushroom Festival on September 6.
Joey Chestnut is expected to sign autographs at the 2014 Philadelphia Fanatics Authentic Sports Spectacular Collectors Show in Oaks, Pennsylvania from October 17-19.
Defending champion Molly Schuyler and Will Millender are expected to compete in the National Fried Mushroom Eating Championship in Kennett Square, PA on September 6.
Arooga's on Route 22 in Harrisburg, PA will hold two wing eating contests on July 26. One will award a trip to Aruba, the other will pay out $250 to the winner.
Metro.us reports that Edward "Evil Ed" Malm, listed as a participant in Wing Bowl 9 in 2001, has been arrested in Upper Darby, PA for crack cocaine usage. In 2011 philly.com reported Malm was arrested for beating his 87 year old grandmother. In the Wing Bowl 9 roster, he is listed below Bill "El Wingador" Simmons, who is currently incarcerated for drug distribution. (Philly.com article
PA Home Page has a news video about Larell Marie Mele.
Pocono.com has an article about Larell Marie Mele.
2014 Nathan’s Pocono qualifier
update June 8The Pocono Record has a gallery
update The Times Tribune has a blog entry & gallery
update Marcos Owens won the men’s contest with 28. Juliet Lee appears to have won the women’s
Official results | Part 2
1) Marcos Owens 28
2) Brian Dudzinski 22
3) Micah Collins 21
4) “Wild” Bill Myers 15 updated
5) Eric Livingston 14
6) Andrew Kossuth 9
7T) Chuck Bush 8
7T) Jimmy Coponi 8
9) Scott Long
1W) Juliet Lee 27.5
2w) Andrea Giramonte 4.25
3W) Sarah Garwood 3
The Times Tribune has a contest preview. Bob Shoudt says he will not be able to come due to work issues.
Nathan's Famous will be the primary sponsor for the #43 car at this weekend's race at Pocono, PA.
NJ.com has an article about the team cheesesteak record that the New York Mets keep track of when they play series in Philadelphia. On April 30 this year, the team ate 103 sandwiches to set a new single day team record.
MCall.com has the field for next weekend's Nathan's qualifier at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA. Bob Shoudt and Juliet Lee will be the favorites. Marcos Owens, Meredith Boxberger (probably inaccurate), Bill Myers and Eric Livingston are also listed.
The Solow Festival in Philadelphia will hold a cheesesteak competitive-eating performance art piece titled Cheesesteaks Cheesesteaks Cheesesteaks Cheesesteaks Cheesesteaks Cheesesteaks on June 24 and 25.
McFaddens in Philadelphia will hold a hot dog eating contest on Friday awarding $250.
Mas Mexicali Cantina in West Chester, PA will hold a Taco Bowl eating contest on May 4 awarding $500 to the winner.
Mulligan's in Scranton, PA will hold a pepper eating contest on May 3 awarding $200.
The Pocono Record has a preview of the June 7 Nathan's qualifier a Pocono Raceway focusing on Larell Marie Mele.
Taste of Philly in Selinsgrove, PA will award $100 to the first person that can finish its 24 inch "RUManenough" hoagie in under 30 minutes.
Wishbone in Philadephia will hold a hot wing eating contest on April 10 awarding a $500 gift card.
Arooga's in downtown Harrisburg, PA will hold a Ghost Face Killa Wing Eating Contest on March 29 awarding a trip to Las Vegas.
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, the first active professional athelete to compete in the Wing Bowl, signed a seven year contract extension today.
Jim's Steaks announces that Bob Shoudt ate 20 cheesesteaks in an hour to retake the house record after Pat Bertoletti ate 17 sandwiches before the Wing Bowl. update Feb 25 PhillyMag has an article.
The Hickory Kitchen in Doylestown, PA will hold a wing eating contest on February 27 awarding $225 ($100 to the winner).
Philly Sports Jabronis have an article an article about Dave Brunelli with information about his amateur boxing career.
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