The famed contest began in 1972 and will continue as an Independence Day tradition.

You’ve seen them compete on TV, stuffing hot dogs in their mouth. You like hot dogs, and you like to eat. You could do this. All it takes is a big mouth and a big stomach. Right? Well, not quite. If ...

The contest, formal or otherwise, have been going on for decades.

Did world-record holder Joey Chestnut claim his 17th victory at the 2025 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, or did another competitive eater win the coveted Mustard Belt? The July 4 festivities ...

The annual competitive eating extravaganza that is the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest returns to Coney Island Friday, with the return of the sport's biggest star to the event he helped make ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive examine eating contest hazards, digestive risks, and survival strategies to endure a hot dog eating challenge safely.

Bennison’s Bakery in Evanston held its 14th annual paczki eating contest, March 1, 2025. Participants and spectators were able to enjoy the filled doughnut Polish treat hosted by bakery owner Jory ...

Joey Chestnut, 17-time champion of the Nathan's annual Hot Dog Eating Contest, will be back at Coney Island in 2026 for another shot at breaking his own record. "I'll be back next year," Chestnut said ...