Hot Dog Eating Contest Rules And Regulations

Get ready for the 4-H Fair Hot Dog Eating Contest! Process possible as well as assist in security issues and conforming to regulations. Rules & Entry Form.

  1. Both Chestnut and Sudo had record-breaking performances at this year’s International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Although Joey “Jaws” Chestnut’s fiercest competitors, Matt Stonie and Geoffrey Esper, were unable to attend this year, Joey set a new world record and, for a thirteenth time, claimed the mustard belt with 75 hot dogs!
  2. Hot Dog Eating Contest Recipes. Or other rules and restrictions (“Special Terms and Conditions”). Without respect to its conflict of laws principles.
  3. Registration for the Over the Edge Hot Dog Eating Contest includes hot dogs, water, and admission to the contest. YWCA Minot is not liable for any adverse results from eating large quantities of hot dogs. Participants will be required to sign a waiver before participating in the contest.
  4. I/my child voluntarily enter the Hot Dog Eating Contest and in doing so assumes all of these risks. I have read, understand, and agree to all the rules and regulations of the 1 st annual Hot Dog Eating Contest.

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