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The All American Bash will hold a hot dog eating contest in Millbrook, AL on September 1 awarding $500 to the winner.

August 20, 2025 at 1:40 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Montgomery, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Don Tito's in Arlington, VA will hold a taco eating contest on August 26 awarding two suite tickets to the Giants at Commanders game.

August 18, 2025 at 11:34 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Northern Virginia, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

Gino's Pizza in Ronkonkoma, NY will hold a pizza eating contest on September 1 awarding $1,000 to the winner.

August 18, 2025 at 7:05 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Long Island, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (6)

Island Pacific in Union City, CA will hold a lumpia eating contest on August 30 awarding $500 to the winner.

August 17, 2025 at 8:29 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Oakland, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (5)

Mr. D's Donuts in Shawnee, KS will hold a donut eating contest on August 24 awarding $300 to the winner. The runner up will receive $100.

August 16, 2025 at 11:27 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Kansas City, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The Mega Night Market will hold an egg roll eating contest in St. Petersburg, FL on August 30 awarding $2,500 in cash and prizes.

August 15, 2025 at 4:23 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Tampa, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (16)

LUV Ford will hold a hot dog eating contest in Henryetta, OK on September 1 awarding $500 to the winner.

August 14, 2025 at 7:38 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Tulsa, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Defending champion Dan Kennedy, Molly Schuyler and Scott "Scott Eats" Watkins are expected to compete in the professional division of the hot dog eating contest at A Piece of Pendleton, OR on August 23.

August 13, 2025 at 11:37 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, Oregon | Permalink * Comments (10)

The Fisherman's Feast in Boston will hold a sausage eating contest on August 16 awarding $300 to the winner.

August 12, 2025 at 10:43 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Boston, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (4)

Native Grill Wings will hold a hot wing eating contest in Phoenix on September 3 awarding $979 to the winner. Qualifiers will be held from August 14 to 27.

August 12, 2025 at 12:33 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Phoenix, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (5)

The Japan Village Summer Festival will hold a wanko soba eating contest in Brooklyn on August 23 awarding a trip to Japan.

August 11, 2025 at 12:12 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (9)

Registration is open on MajorLeagueEating.com for the World Pancake Eating Championship in Williamsburg, VA on September 27.

August 9, 2025 at 8:54 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Norfolk | Permalink * Comments (15)

Joey Chestnut and Bob Shoudt finished the "Land of 10,000 Calories" giant hot dog challenge at last night's St. Paul Saints game in 28:49. A WCCO video claimed that Stan "Bandana Eats" van Gorden was Chestnut's partner.

August 9, 2025 at 8:39 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:"Notorious" Bob Shoudt, Hot Dog Eating Challenges, Joey Chestnut, Minneapolis | Permalink * Comments (10)

Shrimpy's Burrito Bar will hold a mini-burrito eating contest on August 13 in Massapequa Park, NY awarding $1,000 to the winner. Registration is $100.

August 8, 2025 at 11:34 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Long Island, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (26)

Mo "Moh Motion" Mbengue is the first man to finish three Big Texan 72 ounce steak challenges in one day and the second person after Molly Schuyler. Unlike Molly's 2015 feat, which was accomplished in under 20 minutes, Moh took breaks between his meals.

August 8, 2025 at 9:37 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Amarillo, Big Texan, Mo Mbengue | Permalink * Comments (13)

Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith is the guest on the new episode of New Heights, Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast. After Smith mentions his victory in the Kelce Jam wing eating contest, Jason discusses his experience competing in the 2014 Wing Bowl and brings up Molly Schuyler's record of 501 wings for that event.

August 5, 2025 at 4:39 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Kansas City, Male Athletes, Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 22 | Permalink * Comments

The Taco Cabana World Taco Eating Championship, to be held September 20 in San Antonio, has been posted on the MLE website. The prizes are $5000/$2500/$1250/$600/$400/$250. Registration has yet to open. update Registration is now open

August 5, 2025 at 3:33 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:San Antonio | Permalink * Comments (2)

Copper's Dog House will hold a hot dog eating contest in Kalamazoo, MI on August 9 awarding $500 to the winner.

August 5, 2025 at 12:57 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Unafilliated Contests, West Michigan | Permalink * Comments (2)

A Taste of Hamburg will hold an amateur burger eating contest in Hamburg, PA on August 30 awarding $350/$200/$100/$50 to the top 4.

August 3, 2025 at 11:12 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Reading, PA, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (3)

Frank Wach ate 15 sausages to win today's eating contest at Brat Days in Sheboygan, WI.

August 2, 2025 at 11:24 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Green Bay, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

Sal's Pizza in Derry, NH will hold a pizza eating contest on August 20 awarding $1,000 to the winner.

August 2, 2025 at 8:03 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:New Hampshire, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Hill's Landing & RV Park in Cross, SC will hold an ice cream eating contest on August 30 awarding $1,000 to the winner. There will be a $1,000 bonus if 3 gallons are eaten.

August 1, 2025 at 9:25 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Charleston, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

Bob Shoudt has replaced Stan "Bandana Eats" van Gorden as Joey Chestnut's partner in attempting "The Land of 10,000 Calories" 23.5 pound hot dog at next Friday's Saint Paul Saints game.

August 1, 2025 at 7:09 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:"Notorious" Bob Shoudt, Hot Dog Eating Challenges, Minnesota, Team Challenges | Permalink * Comments (19)

The Sheboygan Press has an article about the history of the sausage eating contest at the Brat Days festival, which will take place this year on August 2.

July 31, 2025 at 7:57 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Green Bay | Permalink * Comments (4)

Dan Kennedy faced off against Jordan Mailata and Cam Jurgens of the Philadelphia Eagles in an Uncrustables eating contest. Jason Kelce served as coach.

July 30, 2025 at 6:50 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dan Kennedy, Male Athletes, Philadelphia, Videos | Permalink * Comments (2)

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