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A racehorse named after Joey Chestnut won a race at the Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday.    

May 10, 2014 at 12:38 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Buffalo, Joey Chestnut | Permalink * Comments (1)

Ellis Island Casino in Las Vegas is hosting a wing eating contest on May 17 awarding $500 ($300 to the winner).

May 10, 2014 at 8:28 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Las Vegas, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

A teenager in Hackensack, NJ is suing the Paramus Board of Education after slipping on debris on the floor left over from a pie eating contest.  

May 9, 2014 at 9:31 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Health, Newark | Permalink * Comments

A program titled The Battle of the Big Eaters - World Championships was recorded in New York City today near Times Square. A woman representing Japan and a man representing Thailand faced off in a spaghetti eating contest. update May 10 Today's filming will take place on Randall's Island update May 11 It appears Molly Schuyler is representing the USA according to this Instagram video., Tomoko Miyake, Ayari Sato and Takuya Yamamoto are Japanese competitors. update May 12 The finals - USA v Japan are recording in Times Square today. It appears Stephanie Torres is on team USA.

May 9, 2014 at 5:09 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Japan, Molly Schuyler, New York City, Thailand | Permalink * Comments (8)

Registration is now open on ifoce.com for the Acme Oyster eating contest in New Orleans on June 1 and the Slugburger eating contest in Corith, MS on  July 12.    

May 9, 2014 at 5:00 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Mississippi, New Orleans | Permalink * Comments (2)

Graze Grill in Iowa City will hold a "chicken lips" eating contest on May 12 awarding $500 to the winner. (via Zach)  

May 9, 2014 at 7:52 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Cedar Rapids, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The National Geographic show None of the Above is seeking competitors for a hot dog eating contest to be recorded in Las Vegas on May 12.    

May 8, 2014 at 6:19 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Las Vegas, Television | Permalink * Comments (2)

The Bud Light Memorial Weekend Bash will hold a jalapeno eating contest on May 24 in Victoria, TX awarding $500.

May 8, 2014 at 11:35 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Texas, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Pat Bertoletti and Tim Brown will hold the deep fried calf brain eating contest at Brain Bash at the Beach at the July 2 Brooklyn Cyclones game. The winner will receive the Femur of Doom and be crowned the zombie king for the day and lead the NYC Zombie Walk around the ballpark.

May 7, 2014 at 7:03 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City, Pat Bertoletti, Tim Brown | Permalink * Comments

The Salt Games in Myrtle Beach, SC will hold a hot dog eating contest on June 15 awarding $400 ($300 to the winner).

May 7, 2014 at 10:18 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Myrtle Beach, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Bear's Smokehouse, Jamie McDonald's restaurant, will sponsor a mac & cheese eating contest for the Shad Derby in Windsor, CT.

May 6, 2014 at 6:11 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Hartford | Permalink * Comments (3)

The Daily Post in Novi, MI will hold a 4 pound burger eating contest on Saturday, May 10 awarding $500 to the winner.

May 6, 2014 at 7:52 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Detroit, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Borracho Tacos & Tequileria in Spokane, WA will hold a burrito eating contest tomorrow awarding an air hockey table.

May 4, 2014 at 10:20 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Spokane, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (2)

Caihlin Durkin ate 15 tacos in 5 minutes to defend her title in the taco eating contest at the Federal Hill Fiesta in Baltimore today.

May 4, 2014 at 4:14 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Baltimore, Contest Results, Unafilliated Contests, Women | Permalink * Comments

G’s Pancake House Restaurant in Clarksville, TN will hold a pancake eating contest on May 10 awarding $500 in cash and prizes including a big screen HDTV.

May 4, 2014 at 9:13 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Nashville, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

2014 Nathan’s Houston qualifier

May 3, 2014 at 1:40 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:2014 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Contest Results, Erik Denmark, Houston, Juan Rodriguez, Mary Bowers

update May 8 The Memorial City facebook has a gallery

update May 7 Ken Hoffman has a contest report for the Houston Post and Click2Houston has a video

Update May 5 The Houston Chronicle has a gallery

update May 4 A contest video is available

update Erik Denmark reportedly won the men’s contest. Mary Bowers appears to be the sole female.

Official results men rest of top 5
1) Erik Denmark 36, reaches Coney for 9th year in a row
2) Juan Rodriguez 21 31, takes wild card lead
3) Nate Biller 21
4) Jimmy Chiu 18
5) Bam Martinez 13

women
1) Mary Bowers 11.75
Laura Heywood (6 hot dogs in Las Vegas) is now the women’s wild card leader

Today’s Nathan’s qualifier in Houston is abou to start. Erik Denmark, Nate Biller, Juan Rodriguez, Bam Martinez, Alex Perez and Mary Bowers are expected to compete.

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Mike Cardillo of The Big Lead has a report about competing in yesterday's taco eating contest at Taco Loco in Bridgeport, CT. He finished second by one taco.

May 2, 2014 at 4:58 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Bridgeport | Permalink * Comments (1)

Mi Hacienda in Richmond, VA will hold a taco eating contest on May 5 awarding a Samsung Galaxy 3 tablet.

May 2, 2014 at 8:10 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Richmond, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Vic's Pizza in Greenville, SC will award $500 to the first person to finish its 6 pound pizza challenge.

May 1, 2014 at 6:04 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Pizza Eating Challenges, Prizes, Upstate SC | Permalink * Comments (12)

MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa in Stateline, NV will hold a taco eating contest on May 3 awarding $1000 to the winner.

May 1, 2014 at 7:18 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Ron Koch finished his 48 oz steak meal in 18 minutes to take the lead in Jerry's Nugget Prime Rib Challenge.

April 30, 2014 at 6:01 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Las Vegas, Ron Koch, Steak Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments (1)

Blue Sea Seafood will hold an oyster eating contest in Arlington, VA on Saturday awarding $350 ($200 to the winner).

April 30, 2014 at 2:51 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Northern Virginia, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Mas Mexicali Cantina in West Chester, PA will hold a Taco Bowl eating contest on May 4 awarding $500 to the winner.

April 30, 2014 at 2:45 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

Former MLB outfielder Jose Canseco is participating a cupcake eating contest today at Cupcakes vs. Cancer, a benefit for the American Cancer Society in Las Vegas.

April 30, 2014 at 1:29 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Charity Events, Las Vegas, Male Athletes | Permalink * Comments

DNAInfo has a report on Pat Bertoletti finishing the 3+ pound sundae served in a batting helmet available at Chicago White Sox games.

April 30, 2014 at 10:44 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago, Ice Cream Challenges, Pat Bertoletti | Permalink * Comments

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