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Micah Collins and Crazy Legs Conti have been announced as entrants in the frozen yogurt eating contest at the Phantom Gourmet Food Festival in Boston on September 29.

September 20, 2013 at 7:10 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Boston | Permalink * Comments (10)

Bradley's Cheesesteaks & Hoagies in State College, PA is holding a cheesesteak eating contest on October 5 awarding a Samsung Galaxy tablet.

September 19, 2013 at 8:27 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Central Pennsylvania, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The Sparks Tribune has an article about comedian Drake Nelson, the ninth place finisher in last month's Nugget World Rib Eating Championship.

September 19, 2013 at 8:00 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Reno | Permalink * Comments

The Wisconsin State Journal has an article about Eric Dahl competing in Ian's Pizza eating contest in Madison on Saturday. update Eric did a promo contest this morning.

September 19, 2013 at 7:32 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Eric Dahl, Madison | Permalink * Comments

Joe DePace has a video recorded at yesterday's pizza eating contest at the San Genarro festival held in Little Italy, NYC. Lisa won the contest to defend her 2012 victory. update (Peoples Daily online picture)

September 19, 2013 at 8:41 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City, Videos, Women | Permalink * Comments (3)

The Huffington Post has a blog entry and video about the Fried Mushroom Festival eating contest in Kennett Square, PA won by Molly Schuyler.

September 19, 2013 at 8:35 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Molly Schuyler, Philadelphia, Videos | Permalink * Comments (1)

Registration is now open on IFOCE.com for the Yogurtland Fro Yo Eating Challenge at the Phantom Gourmet Food Festival in Boston on September 29 and World Brain Eating Competition at Zombie Pub Crawl in Minneapolis on October 12.

September 18, 2013 at 2:32 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Boston, Minneapolis | Permalink * Comments

Fresco Mexican Grill in South Sanford, Maine will hold a taco eating contest on September 24 awarding $200 or a seven day trip to Mexico for 2.

September 17, 2013 at 8:32 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Portland, ME, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (25)

Mark DeCarlo has a Huffington Post blog entry and video about the 2013 Buffalo Wing Festival.

September 16, 2013 at 7:08 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Buffalo, Videos | Permalink * Comments (3)

All Pro Eating declares Molly Shuyler the top independent female competitive eater and lists her second behind Jamie McDonald in its new overall rankings even though she has never lost to him (or anyone else). At the National Fried Mushroom Eating Championship in Kennett Square, PA on September 7, she broke Jamie McDonald's 2012 record by 3.5 pounds. (He was listed as an entrant in this year's competition but did not compete) update September 17 Omaha.com has an article about the new ranking. update September 18 A list of Molly Schuyler's eating challenges and records has been appended to the article. OMAVore has a post about the list.

September 16, 2013 at 9:10 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Molly Schuyler, Omaha, Rankings | Permalink * Comments (2)

WXYZ.com has an article about DeSean Whipple, who defended his coney eating title at American Coney in Detroit on Thursday and will appear on the game show Let's Ask America tomorrow.

September 15, 2013 at 7:30 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Detroit, Television | Permalink * Comments

Colton's Steakhouse & Grill in Radcliff, KY will hold a boneless wing eating contest on September 22 awarding a spot in the MLE hard boiled egg eating contest on October 5. Sonya Thomas is listed as an expected entrant in that contest.

September 15, 2013 at 8:57 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Louisville, Sonya Thomas | Permalink * Comments (7)

2013 Mapleside Farms apple pie contest

September 13, 2013 at 6:24 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Cleveland, Contest Results, Joey Chestnut

update Sept 15 Time.com has a video
update Sept 14 The Medina Gazette has an article claiming that Joey Chestnut competed in Thursday’s cannoli contest.

WSNet5 has a video and article.

update #2 Fox 8 has a video and article.

update All pie counts have been cut in half: Part 1 | Part 2

Results Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

1) Joey Chestnut 8.75 pies (reported weight 3 lb for a total of 26.25 lbs.?) 4.375 three pound pies
2) Tim Janus 7.25 3.625
3) Sonya Thomas 6.75 3.375
4) Yasir Salem 5 (15 pounds?) 2.5
5) Jim Reeves 4.5 2.25
6) Scott Thomas 3.25 1.625
7) Bill Myers 2.25 1.125
8) Adam Friedrick 2/ 1
9) Ted Merg 1.5/ .75
10) Greg Clemente 1 .5

Joey Chestnut reportedly ate 13.5 pounds

According to the eatfeats database, tonight’s contest will be the first IFOCE/MLE contest held on Friday the 13th. A listing of previous contests held on the 13th follows after the jump.

Joey Chestnut has 5 defeats in 2013, the same of losses he had in 2011 and 2012 combined. He is not expected to face anyone who has beaten him in 2013 in this contest.

Friday 2013 Sep 13 I Mapleside Farms World Apple Pie Eating Championship Johnny Appleseed Festival Brunswick, OH
Saturday 2013 Jul 13 I The World Slugburger Eating Championship Slugburger Festival Corinth, MS
Saturday 2013 Apr 13 I Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – men Kmart – 3825 7th St NW Miami, FL
Saturday 2013 Apr 13 I Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – women Kmart – 3825 7th St NW Miami, FL
Saturday 2013 Apr 13 I Rouses World Crawfish Eating Championship French Quarter Festival New Orleans, LA
Saturday 2012 Oct 13 I Smoke’s Poutinerie World Poutine Eating Championship Yonge-Dundas Square Toronto, ON, Canada
Thursday 2012 Sep 13 I Cannoli Eating Competition Fest of San Gennaro Manhattan, NY
Wednesday 2012 Jun 13 I Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – men Market Square Pittsburgh, PA
Wednesday 2012 Jun 13 I Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier – women Market Square Pittsburgh, PA
Wednesday 2011 Apr 13 I Wingstop World Wing-Eating Championship American Airlines Center Dallas, TX
Sunday 2010 Jun 13 I Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Winstar World Casino Thackerville, OK
Sunday 2009 Sep 13 I Krystal Square Off qualifier Lenox Square Mall Atlanta, GA
Sunday 2009 Sep 13 I La Costeña Jalapeño Eating Challenge Mi Tierra restaurant Chicago, IL
Saturday 2009 Jun 13 I Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Sam’s Club Denver, CO
Saturday 2009 Jun 13 I Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest qualifier Concord Mills Charlotte, NC
Saturday 2009 Jun 13 I Rudolph Foods Pork Rind Eating Contest Pork Rind Heritage Festival Harrod, OH
Saturday 2008 Sep 13 I Louisiana Downs World Grits Eating Championship Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Bossier City, LA
Saturday 2008 Sep 13 I Krystal Square Off qualifier Tennessee State Fair Nashville, TN
Sunday 2008 Jul 13 I World Rib Eating Championship Chinook Winds Casino Lincoln City, OR
Sunday 2006 Aug 13 I Ash Creek Saloon Rib Eating Contest Ash Creek Saloon Fairfield, CT
Monday 2006 Feb 13 I GoldenPalace.net Valentine’s Day Chocolate Massacre Chicago Chocolate Company Chicago, IL
Sunday 2005 Nov 13 I Krystal Square Off qualifier West Town Mall Knoxville, TN
Saturday 2005 Aug 13 I GoldenPalace.com grilled cheese qualifier Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL
Saturday 2005 Aug 13 I World Lobster Eating Championship World Lobster Eating Festival Kennebunkport, ME
Wednesday 2005 Jul 13 I Alka Seltzer U.S. Open of Competitive Eating Finals ESPN Zone – NYNY hotel and casino Las Vegas, NV
Wednesday 2005 Apr 13 I World Strawberry Jubilee Eating Championship Southeast Louisiana University Hammond, LA
Saturday 2004 Nov 13 I Krystal Square Off finals First Tennessee Pavilion Chattanooga, TN
Wednesday 2004 Oct 13 I Krystal Square Off qualifier Alabama National Fair Montgomery, AL
Tuesday 2004 Jan 13 I Matzo Ball Eating Contest Qualifier Ben’s Deli Greenvale, NY
Monday 2003 Oct 13 I Columbus Day Pasta Eating Contest Paesano’s of Little Italy Manhattan, NY
Saturday 2003 Sep 13 I Zocalo Taco Eating Contest Grand Central Terminal Manhattan, NY
Saturday 2002 Apr 13 I Acme World Oyster-Eating Championship Acme Oyster House New Orleans, LA

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Joey Chestnut's appearance on WKYC this morning to promote this evening's apple pie eating contest at Mapleside Farms in Brunswick, OH can be viewed online. update Joey Chestnut also appeared on Fox 8.

September 13, 2013 at 9:42 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Cleveland, Joey Chestnut, Videos | Permalink * Comments (2)

Barrio in Cleveland and Lakewood, OH will hold taco eating contests on October 6 awarding $500 to the winner.

September 13, 2013 at 8:18 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Cleveland, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

The NC Hot Sauce Festival in Oxford, NC will hold a hot pepper eating contest on Saturday awarding $300.

September 12, 2013 at 8:47 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Raleigh, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

2013 San Gennaro cannoli contest

September 12, 2013 at 12:17 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Crazy Legs Conti, Eric "Badlands" Booker, Marcos Owens, New York City, Podcasts, Yasir Salem

update Sept 15 Tania Fuentez has a flickr gallery

update Sept 13-2 Gothamist has a gallery with full results.

update Sept 13 The NY Daily News has a report.

update Joe Depace has a video
Crazy Legs Conti has a preview for the Huffington Post that was posted after the contest was finished according to the timestamp.

Demotix has a gallery

The Top 3
1) Yasir Salem 31.75, 1st non-qualifier victory
2) Marcos Owens 31
3) Eric “Badlands” Booker 28
4) Crazy Legs Conti 20

NPR has a podcast of Eric “Badlands” Booker and Crazy Legs Conti appearing on Ask Me Another.

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Joey Chestnut will attempt to break the MLE hard boiled egg record in an eating contest in Radcliff, KY on October 5. update Registration for the contest is now open

September 12, 2013 at 11:44 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Joey Chestnut, Louisville, Records | Permalink * Comments (10)

Rush Darwish has a video of the 2013 Bartolini's meatball eating contest that Jamic McDonald won after Pat Bertoletti was assessed a 3 meatball deduction.

September 12, 2013 at 9:59 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago, Jamie McDonald, Videos | Permalink * Comments (1)

The Whole Enchilada Feista in Las Cruces, NM will hold a hot enchilada eating contest on September 29 awarding $1,000 to the winner.

September 12, 2013 at 12:43 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Las Cruces, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Cleveland Scene has an interview with Joey Chestnut about competing in the apple pie eating contest on Friday.

September 11, 2013 at 1:16 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Cleveland, Joey Chestnut | Permalink * Comments (2)

The Zombie Pub Crawl announces Joey Chestnut will be competing in the World Brain Eating Championship in Minneapolis on October 12. (via citypages)

September 11, 2013 at 7:08 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Joey Chestnut, Minneapolis | Permalink * Comments (6)

Castle Production & Lighting claims it award up to $2,000 for breaking the world hot dog record. No further information is provided other than a telephone number with a Sacramento area code.

September 10, 2013 at 3:28 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Sacramento | Permalink * Comments

The top 3 at Saturday's pizza eating contest in Albuquerque: 1) Stephanie Torres $1000 2) Craig Reed $500 3) Jon Boddy $250

September 10, 2013 at 9:18 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Albuquerque, Contest Results, Stephanie Torres, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (2)

The Social Sports Kitchen in Uniondale, NY and Hooligans in Webster, NY will hold weekly wing contests during halftime of Monday Night Football games. The finals of Hooligans' contest will award $500.

September 9, 2013 at 2:42 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Long Island, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

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