United States eating challenges and contests category

Baco Raton Tribune has an article about Nate Figueroa attemmpting a gallon of boba lemonade at Boba Street Cafe.
Canton, TX will hold a hot dog eating contest on July 4 awarding $500 to the winner.
Butler Brew Works in Butler, PA will hold a wing eating contest June 9 awarding a 45 quart cooler filled with 2 cases of beer on June 9.
The Big Texas Fun Crawfish and Tribute Fest will hold a crawfish eating contest in Victoria, TX Saturday awarding $500/$100/$50.
The Z Burger eating contest will return to Washington, DC on July 2. This year's prizes are $1750/$1000/$750/$500/$250/$100.
TMZ.com reports that Henry "Nacho" Laun, co-star of "Wahlburgers" who was famous for his eating challenges on the A & E series and also a competitor in the 2015 Wing Bowl, passed away after experiencing a medical emergency two weeks ago. He was found unconscious in his car while parked at a Massachusetts gas station.
The Denver Channel has an article about Raina Huang being kicked out of StevO's Pizza n Ribs in Aurora, CO where she was attempting to do the 28 inch OMG Pizza challenge and win a $100 prize. The owner, Steve Wieand, claimed she was lying about her status as a professional eater. (tiktok video) update The news video clip has been posted to youtube.
Randy Santel, Mitch Dombrowski, Naader Reda and Ramsey Hilton finished the 25 pound "King Kookamonga" burger challenge at Kooky Canuck in Memphis in 35:55 yesterday, giving Randy a total of 1000 restaurant challenge successes.

Joey Chestnut wins 2021 Three Rivers Festival pepperoni rolls

Official Results from tonight’s West Virginia Three Rivers Festival Pepperoni Roll Eating World Championship (10 minutes) TimesWV.com has an article.

1st 33 Joey “Jaws” Chestnut
2nd 30.5 Geoffrey Esper
3rd 24.5 Nick Wehry
4th 16 Brett “The Branimal” Healey
5th 14.5 “Big Eater Mike” Michael Whities
6th 14 Eric “Badlands” Booker
7th 8.75 Michael “Big Hoss” Deitz
8th 7.5 Larell Marie “The Real Deal” Mele
9th 4.5 Rene Rovtar

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The New York Post reports that the 2021 Nathan's Famous hot dog eating finals will be held at the ballpark of the Coney Island Cyclones instead of its traditional location at Surf & Stillwell. The article does not mention if the venue change will be permanent or only for 2021. Joey Chestnut is the only expected entrant mentioned in the article. Miki Sudo's streak for the women's division will apparently be broken by her pregnancy. update Tickets will apparently initially be limited to 2,500 at first (Ticket request link)
This week marks the 6 month anniversary of the demolition of the hot dog eating contest Wall of Fame at Nathan's Famous original Coney Island location which began on November 22. Neither Nathan's nor Major League Eating have made a statement about the removal. It does not appear that the Wall of Fame will return, with replacement glass installed for all the boarded up windows that were behind the sign.
Randy Santel will attempt his 999th restaurant challenge at Judy's Cafe in Jasper, MO on Wednesday after a restaurant in Little Rock cancelled hosting a challenge.
TMZ.com reports that Henry "Nacho" Laun was hospitalized after being found unconscious parked at a gas station in Massachusetts. He did several food challenges on the A & E series "Wahlburgers" including eating a divot from a golf course. He competed in the 2015 Wing Bowl using the name "Nacho Extreme".
Nick wehry announces that he, Joey Chestnut, Geoff Esper, George Chiger and Brett Healey are expected to compete in the pepperoni roll eating contest at the Three Rivers Festival in Fairmont, WV on May 29.
WIBW reports that Randy Santel finished the Doughboyz Pizza challenge in Topeka, KS tonight, his 993rd restaurant challenge success.
Kansas.com has a preview of Randy Santel's trip to Wichita later this week.
Joey Chestnut is expected to compete in the pepperoni roll eating contest at the Three Rivers Festival in Fairmont, WV on May 29.
The Dallas Pizza Fest will hold an eating contest on May 15 awarding $250/$150/$50.
Argus Leader has a report on Randy Santel attempting the "Gorilla Dumpster" at Urban Chislic in Sioux Falls, SD, his 984th restaurant challenge. The meal includes 100 ounces of beef, lamb, chicken and pork chislic.
Michael Jenkins won the first prize of $500 in a taco eating contest held Wednesday at Social Distance Bar & Grill in Satellite Beach, FL.
Raina Huang ate 57 tacos to win a contest held at Pez Cantina in Los Angeles tonight.
In his latest video, Joey Chestnut did the sandwich challenge twice at Hoagies and Hops in Indianapolis.
The Toyota Music Factory in Irving, TX will hold a taco eating contest on May 5 awarding a first prize valued over $500.
Billy Rice finished the Train Wreck Challenge at Depot Grill in Twin Falls, ID in 9:03, breaking a record previously held by Raina Huang.
Bob Shoudt, Brandon Clark, Brett Healy and Kyle Hall attemptted to break the record for the 25 pound King Kookamonga challenge at Kooky Canuck's in Memphis (Bob Shoudt video | Brandon Clark video)
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