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Maryland restaurants' eating challenges and eating contests

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2012 Sep 28Buffalo Wild Wings Hot Wing Eating Contest Westminster Fallfest Westminster, MD
($100)2012 Jul 4 Hebrew National Hot Dog Eating Contest Duesenberg's Cafe Catonsville, MD
$1,000 2012 Jun 2I Hooters World Wing-Eating Championship Qualifier Baltimore, MD
6 pound milk shakeCThe Colossal Challenge Chick and Ruth's Delly Annapolis, MD includes Colossal burger or sandwich
big sandwichCSuper Duper Colossal Sandwich Chick and Ruth's Delly Annapolis, MD sandwich recommended to feed at least 5-6 people
3 lb. burritoCBurrito Challenge Latin Quarter Restaurant Annapolis, MD
2 ft. burritoCEl Toro Grande Blue Agave Baltimore, MD
5 lb. mac & cheeseCFive Pound Mac & Cheese Crazy Lil's Baltimore, MD
1 lb. burgerCCharlie Brown Burger Kooper's Tavern Baltimore, MD also have 2 pound double Charlie Brown burger
slidersCSlider Eating Challenge Mahaffey's Pub Baltimore, MD challenge available on Monday nights, current record is 18
42 oz. steakC42 Ounce Steak Michael's Steak & Lobster House Baltimore, MD $20 as of October 2008, might be available only on Thursdays
24 oz. burgerCArtie Donovan Burger Padonia Station Baltimore, MD
5 lb. burgerC5 Pound Burger The Hollywood Diner Baltimore, MD diner used in 1982 movie "Diner"
cheesesteaksCCheese Steak Record Magerk's Pub Bel Air, MD Current record is 6 cheese steaks in an hour (site is sometimes out of date)
1 lb. burgerCBarking Dog Burger Challenge The Barking Dog Bethesda, MD includes 1 lb. fries
30 in pizzaC30 Inch Pizza Fox's Pizza Den College Park, MD
2 cheese steaksCMultiple Cheese Steak Wall of Fame South Street Steaks College Park, MD cheesesteak record is five
5 lb. burgerCFive Pound Burger Chewy's BBQ Dundalk, MD also have a 5 pound sundae challenge
big bbq mealCT-REX Challenge The BBQ Joint Easton, MD 1 whole bbq chicken, 1 whole rack of ribs, a half lb of brisket, a half lb of pulled pork, 3 pints mac & cheese, and a pint of apple sauce and six potato buns
8 lb. burritoCUltimate Burrita Preñada El Hidalgo Restaurant Elkridge, MD
tacosCTaco Eating Record LaPalapa Grill & Cantina Ellicot City, MD current record is 13
2 2 lb. burgersCAvalanche Challenge Chubby's Southern Barbecue Emmitsburg, MD burgers have 4 1/2 lb patties & 4 flayed hot link sausages, must also have 2 lb. of french fries
tacosCTaco Record Alexander's Tavern Fells Point, MD
2.5 lb. burgerCMonster Burger Challenge Lohr's Family Restaurant Frederick, MD
24 inch pizzaC8 Pound Pizza Fatboy's Pizza Shack Frostburg, MD pizza has five toppings
5 decker sandwichCThe Bender Schmender Roy's Place Gaithersburg, MD "Corn beef, turkey, roast pork, chicken liver pate & golden brisket with lettuce, tomato, golden sauce & a psychiatric appointment"
3 specialty hot dogsC The Ballpark Challenge Hempen Hill BBQ Hagerstown, MD includes 2 lbs. fries, a pint of baked beans, a pint of mac & Cheese and dessert
BBQ feastCMountain Man Food Challenge Archie's BBQ McHenry, MD 1 Baby Back Ribs, 1 BBQ Half Chicken, 1 Archie Deluxe Sandwich, 4 pieces of Cornbread, 1 Small Hot side, 1 Small Cold Side, 16 oz. Soft Drink
5 steaks (74 oz. total)C Great Steak Challenge Steak & Main North East, MD 26oz delmonico 12oz NY strip 8oz filet mignon 12oz veal chop 16oz flat iron potato and veg $140 cost
2 lb. burgerCChubby Burger Chubby's Grill Nottingham, MD
1.5 lb burgerCBall Buster Bad Ass Cafe at the Brass Balls Saloon Ocean City, MD also have 1 lb. burger
5.5 lb. cheesesteakC The Cheesesteak Challenge Micky Fins Ocean City, MD
44 oz. ribeyeCThe Big Meaty The Blue Ox Steakhouse and Raw Bar Ocean City, MD
1.5 lb. burgerCThe Monument Captain Benders Tavern Sharpsburg, MD topped w/ chili, cheese, hot sauce, fried pickles, onion rings & dipping sauce served w/ chili cheese fries
2 lb. burgerCThe Pickles and Chips Masterpiece - defunct, restaurant closed 06/24/2010 Pickles and Chips Deli & Grille Towson, MD Restaurant Closure verified May 4, 2011.
13 pound burgerCPaws Burger Challenge Towson University Towson, MD for 2 person teams, contains 6 regular sized burgers and 12 chicken tenders
tacosCTaco Record Don Pablo's White Marsh, MD
2012 May 21Natty-Boh Brats Eating Contest Padonia Station Timonium, MD
2012 May 20Battle of the Brats Old Stein Inn Edgewater, MD must raise $250 to compete
($50)2012 May 12 Mountain Man "Pig Out" Challenge for Charity Archie's McHenry, MD must raise $100 for charity
($50)2012 May 5 Wing Eating Contest The Greene Turtle Olney, MD
2012 Mar 24Wing Eating Contest Wing Stop Baltimore, MD
2012 Mar 17The Whiskey's Dog Father Hot Dog Eating Contest Green Games Annapolis, MD will also have a Lucky Charms eating contest
($50)2012 Mar 15 Corned Beef & Cabbage Carnage Doc's Riverside Grille Centreville, MD
2012 Feb 16106.7 The Fan Wing Bowl DC Wing Off Hard Times Cafe College Park, MD limited to non-professionals from VA/DC/MD, top 2 advance to finals
2012 Feb 10Eating Contest Nolan's on 33rd Baltimore, MD food type not listed
2011 Dec 17Israeli Food Eating Contest Congregation Har Shalom Potomac, MD
2011 Nov 26Oyster Eating Contest The Fullerton Pub Nottingham, MD
$500 2011 Nov 18 Pancake Eating Contest - men Pete's Grille Baltimore, MD
$500 2011 Nov 18 Pancake Eating Contest - women Pete's Grille Baltimore, MD
2011 Oct 30Oyster Eating Contest Addie's Oyster Roast Rockville, MD
2011 Oct 15Knockwurst Eating Contest Oktoberfest Ocean City, MD
2011 Oct 9Oyster Eating Contest Downtown Silver Spring Silver Spring, MD
2011 Sep 24Hot Dog Eating Contest Chewy's Sparrows Point, MD
$500 2011 Sep 24 Crab Cake Slider Eating Contest Crab Ball Timonium, MD
2011 Sep 23Hot Wing Eating Contest Westminster Fall Fest Westminster, MD
2011 Sep 11Crab Cake Eating Contest Maryland Seafood Festival Annapolis, MD
2011 Sep 11Pierogi Eating Contest Ukrainian Festival Baltimore, MD
($100)2011 Sep 10 Ledo's Fastest Pizza Eating Contest Annapolis Tomato Festival Davidsonville, MD original date Aug 27
2011 Sep 5Matzo Ball Eating Contest Uptown Deli Bethesda, MD
2011 Aug 20Cake Eating Contest Charm City Roller Girls match Baltimore, MD
2011 Aug 14Wing Eating Contest Padonia Station Timonium, MD might be for firefighters only
($30)2011 Aug 13 Chick-fil-A nugget eating contest White Marsh Mall Nottingham, MD
$200 2011 Aug 6Wing Eating Contest Fat Boys Crab Shack Gambrills, MD $15 entry fee
2011 Jul 30Hot Dog Eating Contest New York Kosher-Style Deli Chestertown, MD
2011 Jul 9Banana Split Eating Contest Jimmie Cone Damascus, MD
($100)2011 Jul 4 Hebrew National Hot Dog Eating Competition Duesenberg's Cafe & Grill Catonsville, MD $10 registration fee
$1,000 2011 Jul 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest Fish Tales Ocean City, MD qualify by eating 5 hot dogs before contest
$2,050 ($950)2011 Jun 30 3rd annual Independence Burger Eating Championship Z Burger Nottingham, MD
$205 2011 Jun 29 Smokey Bones BURGER BATTLE 15209 Major Lansdale Blvd. Bowie, MD
2011 Jun 20Eat-Stravaganza Frederick, MD
$3,000 2011 Jun 11 Holly Wing Wars - profesional Hightopps Backstage Grille Timonium, MD
$1,000 2011 Jun 11 Holly Wing Wars - amateur Hightopps Backstage Grille Timonium, MD
($100)2011 Jun 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest Fuddruckers Owings Mills, MD
2011 May 22Meatball Eating Contest Gianni's Italian Bistro Arbutus, MD
$500 2011 May 21A The Great Preakness Pony Pig-Out Preakness Stakes Baltimore, MD 1.75 lb. carrot cake, 1.02 lbs of oatmeal cookies(12 total) .425 lb apple turnover
($200)2011 May 21 Wing Eating Contest Dark Horse Saloon Bel Air, MD
2011 May 15Wing Eating Contest Acme Bar & Grill Annapolis, MD
2011 May 15Spaghetti Eating COntest May Fest Mt. Airy, MD
2011 May 7Wing Eating Contest Dark Horse Saloon Bel Air, MD
($100)2011 May 5 Taco Eating Contest Woody's Rum Bar Fells Point, MD
($100)2011 Apr 30 Wing Eating Contest The Greene Turtle Olney, MD
2011 Apr 23Cupcake Eating Contest Spring Festival Berlin, MD
2011 Apr 16Florence Dusty’s Muffin Eating Contest Bowie Baysox game Bowie, MD
2011 Apr 161st Annual Collegiate Competitive Eating League National Championship Cornerstone Grill & Loft College Park, MD for college teams with 10 members
$100 2011 Apr 2Barbecue Bean Eating Contest Beer and Bourbon Festival Timonium, MD
2011 Mar 20Maki Madness RA Sushi Baltimore, MD
2011 Mar 12Pizza Eating Contest LOL Stations Greenbellt, MD members of DC Divas Pro-Women's Football Team will compete
2011 Mar 8Crawfish Eating Contest Dick's Last Restort Baltimore, MD
2011 Feb 26Rib Eating Contest Rustic River Bar & Grill Leonardtown, MD $20 entry fee
2011 Feb 13Station to Station Wing Bowl Padonia Station Timonium, MD for four person teams
2011 Feb 12Hooters Wing Eating Contest Timonium Motorcyle Show Timonium, MD
2011 Feb 10Wing Eating Contest Specific Gravity Pizzeria Salisbury, MD
2011 Feb 6Wing Eating Contest Nolan's on 33rd Baltimore, MD
2011 Feb 6Pierogi Eating Contest Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon Ocean City, MD
2011 Feb 1106.7 The Fan Wing Bowl Qualifier Hard Times Cafe College Park, MD top 4 advance to finals
2011 Jan 15Wing Eating Contest DB McMillan's California, MD
2011 Jan 11106.7 The Fan Wing Bowl Qualifier Hard Times Cafe Germantown, MD top 4 advance to finals
2010 Dec 24Fruitcake Eating Contest Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Cambridge, MD
2010 Nov 19Pete's Grill Pancake Eating Contest - men Pete's Grill Baltimore, MD $20 entry fee
$500 2010 Nov 19 Pete's Grill Pancake Eating Contest - women Pete's Grill Baltimore, MD $20 entry fee
2010 Nov 13Wing Eating Contest Caldarazzo's Pizzeria Dundalk, MD
$100 2010 Nov 9Man vs. Grub Hank's Tavern Hyattsville, MD $10 entry fee
2010 Oct 18Wing Eating Contest Biggest Little Tailgate Party Baltimore, MD
($50)2010 Oct 15 Pizza Eating Contest Malino's Pizza Subs and Wings Frostburg, MD
2010 Oct 9Knockwurst Eating Contest Oktoberfest Ocean City, MD
2010 Sep 12Crab Cake Eating Contest Maryland Seafood Festival Annapolis, MD
2010 Sep 12Pyrohy Pierogi Eating Contest Ukrainian Festival Baltimore, MD
2010 Sep 11Crab Cake Eating Contest Maryland Seafood Festival Annapolis, MD
2010 Aug 28Fastest Pizza Eating Contest Annapolis Tomato Festival Annapolis, MD
$500 2010 Jul 17 Crab Cake Eating Contest Michael's Cafe Raw Bar & Grill Annapolis, MD
2010 Jul 4Wing Eating Contest Crumland Farms Frederick, MD
$1,400 2010 Jul 4 Hot Dog Eating Contest Fish Tales Ocean City, MD qualify by eating 5 hot dogs
2010 Jul 3Crab Cake Eating Contest Harborplace Baltimore, MD
2010 Jul 3Hebrew National Hot Dog Eating Competition Duesenberg's Cafe & Grill Catonsville, MD $10 registration fee
2010 May 27Cupcake Eating Contest Cupcake Camp Baltimore, MD
2010 May 22Meatball Eating Contest Gianni's Italian Bistro Arbutus, MD
2010 May 16Spaghetti Eating Contest Mount Airy May FestMount Airy, MD
2010 May 5Chips and Salsa Eating Contest Austin Grill Silver Spring, MD
2010 Apr 10Wing Eating Contest Wing Hub Bethesda, MD
2010 Apr 10Demon Wing Eating Contest Wing Hub Bethesda, MD
2010 Apr 3Cupcake Eating Contest Baked Dessert Cafe Berlin, MD
2010 Apr 3Final Four Feast Tommy Joe's Restaurant Bethesda, MD
2010 Apr 3Spires Sundae Eating Contest Ben & Jerry's on the CreekFrederick, MD
2010 Mar 21Maki Madness Sushi Eating Contest RA Sushi Baltimore Baltimore, MD
2010 Mar 20Slider Eating Contest Greene Turtle Towson, MD for teams of 2
$500 2010 Mar 14 Saval Deli Corned Beef and Cabbage Eating Contest Burke's Restaurant Baltimore, MD
2010 Mar 14Pie Eating Contest Maryland Science Center Baltimore, MD
$1,000 2010 Mar 13 Holly Wing Wars Sonoma's Bar and Grill Columbia, MD Cash Prizes
($200)2010 Feb 13 Wing Eating Contest Bill Bateman's Bistro Towson, MD $15 entry fee, rescheduled from Feb 6
2010 Jan 31Wing Eating Contest Time Out Sports Grille Westminster, MD
2010 Jan 28106.7 the Fan Wing Bowl qualifier Hard Times Café College Park, MD top 4 finishers advance to finals Feb 5
2010 Jan 24Slider Eating Contest Preliminary Round Blackfinn Restauarant & Saloon Bethesda, MD
2010 Jan 14106.7 the Fan Wing Bowl qualifier Hard Times Café Waldorf, MD top 4 finishers advance to finals Feb 5
2010 Jan 12106.7 the Fan Wing Bowl qualifier Hard Times Café Germantown, MD top 4 finishers advance to finals Feb 5
2009 Nov 15Sub Eating Contest Jeno's Steaks Annapolis, MD
2009 Nov 14Snickerdoodle Eating Contest The Great Cookie Baltimore, MD
$2,500 2009 Nov 14I Roy Rogers World Roast Beef Slider Eating Championship - professionals Roy Rogers Fredrick, MD
2009 Nov 14IRoy Rogers World Roast Beef Slider Eating Championship - amateurs Roy Rogers Fredrick, MD
$100 2009 Oct 11 Knockwurst Eating Contest Oktoberfest Ocean City, MD
$250 2009 Sep 19 Whiz Bowl IV Saphire Cafe Bethesda, MD $20 entrance fee, cheesesteaks will have only Cheese Whiz
2009 Sep 19Pizza Eating Contest Castaway'sOcean City, MD $10 entry fee
2009 Sep 12Phillips Seafood Crab Cake-Eating Contest Maryland Seafood FestivalAnnapolis, MD
2009 Jul 13Slider Eating Contest Mahaffey's Pub Baltimore, MD
2009 Jul 4Hebrew National Hot Dog Eating Competition Duesenberg's Cafe & Grill Catonsville, MD $10 registration fee
2009 Jul 4WFMD Starvin Marvin Pizza Pie Pig-Out - women Baker ParkFredrick, MD apparently men's & women's divisions
2009 Jul 4WFMD Starvin Marvin Pizza Pie Pig-Out - men Baker ParkFredrick, MD apparently men's & women's divisions
2009 Jul 4Hot Dog Eating Contest Fish Tales Ocean City, MD
2009 Jun 29Jake's Burger Eating Contest Qualifier Jake's Hambugers Elkton, MD
$100 2009 Jun 20 World BBQ Bean Eating Championships Beer and Bourbon Festival National Harbor (DC area), MD
$90 2009 May 23Hot Dog Eating Contest Dougherty's Eatery and Ice Cream ParlorTaneytown, MD
($100)2009 Apr 25 Tailgaters Hot Dog Eating Contest Baltimore Ravens Spring Football Festival Baltimore, MD will compete against Ravens players & other celebrities
2009 Apr 4Wing Eating Contest Main Street HeatMount Airy, MD
2009 Mar 22RA Sushi Baltimore Sushi Eating Contest RA Sushi Baltimore Baltimore, MD $10 entrance fee
2009 Feb 1Slider Eating Contest Blackfinn Restaurant & Saloon Bethesda, MD
2008 Oct 12Knockwurst Eating Contest OctoberfestOcean City, MD
2008 Oct 5Spaghetti Eating Contest Mount Airy Fall FestivalMount Airy, MD
2008 Oct 4Hot Dog Eating Contest Island Bay DayKent Island, MD
$1,000 2008 Sep 7 Wing Eating Contest Bill Bateman's Bistro Towson, MD
2008 Aug 16Hot Dog Eating Contest Westernport 150th anniversaryWesternport, MD also a vegetable eating contest
2008 Aug 13Hot Dog Eating Contest Honi-Honi Bar Deep Creek Lake, MD
$850 2008 Jul 20A Bowie Baysox Burger Bonanza Prince George Stadium Bowie, MD
2008 Jul 8Jake's Burger Eating Qualifier Jake's Hamburgers - Rt 213 Elkton, MD Entrants must purchase tickets at qualifier location
2008 Jul 5Hot Dog Eating Contest First SaturdayFrederick, MD
2008 Jul 4Hot Dog Eating Contest Fish TalesOcean City, MD
$3,000 2008 May 31I 3 Brothers Pizza World Pizza Eating Championship - professionals Three Brothers Pizza Greenbelt, MD Eating crusts optional, but only on last pie - skipping 4 crusts costs 1 slice. Current pie needed to be completed (crusts included) before advancing to next pie.
2008 May 17Bigger Mac Daddy Burger Contest The Burger Joint Bethesda, MD
2007 Nov 16Pete's Grill Pancake Eating Contest - men Pete's GrillBaltimore, MD $20 entry fee
$500 2007 Nov 16 Pete's Grill Pancake Eating Contest - women Pete's GrillBaltimore, MD $20 entry fee
2007 Oct 7Knockwust Eating Contest 26th Annual Oktoberfest celebrationOcean City, MD
2007 Aug 28Wings to Go Homocide Hot Wing Challenge Baltimore Museum of IndustryBaltimore, MD contestants can not drink
2007 Aug 18I3 Brothers Pizza World Pizza Eating Championship - amateur Three Brothers Pizza Greenbelt, MD crusts needed to be eaten before advancing to next pie
$4,000 2007 Aug 18I 3 Brothers Pizza World Pizza Eating Championship - professionals Three Brothers Pizza Greenbelt, MD Eating crusts optional, but only on last pie - skipping 4 crusts costs 1 slice. Current pie needed to be completed (crusts included) before advancing to next pie.
2007 Apr 8Mary Sue Egg Eating Contest Maryland Zoo Baltimore, MD
($250)2007 Apr 7 Mary Sue Egg Eating Contest Maryland Zoo Baltimore, MD
2007 Apr 1Mary Sue Egg Eating Contest Maryland Zoo Baltimore, MD
($250)2007 Mar 31 Mary Sue Egg Eating Contest Maryland Zoo Baltimore, MD
2006 Sep 24Baltimore Pasta Eating Championship Taste of Little ItalyBaltimore, MD
$10,000 2006 Sep 1 Old Bay Peel & Eat Shrimp Classic Inner HarborBaltimore, MD required essay for acceptance, closed to "professional" eaters
$5,000 2006 Aug 12I 3 Brothers Pizza World Pizza Eating Championship - professionals Three Brothers Pizza Greenbelt, MD eating crusts optional - skipping 4 crusts costs 1 slice
2006 Aug 12I3 Brothers Pizza World Pizza Eating Championship - amateur Three Brothers Pizza Greenbelt, MD no penalty for skipping crusts
$2,500 2006 Apr 29I Phillips Seafood Crab Cake-Eating Contest Balitmore Waterfront Festival Baltimore, MD
$2,500 2005 Oct 29I Verizon VoiceWing Buffalo wing qualifier Union Jack's British Pub Bethesda, MD