Even people who know little to nothing about competitive eating have heard of this famous contest. It’s held annually on the Fourth of July at Coney Island, outside New York City, where participants ...

So today is one of the top American holidays for eating, right? I mean, there is Thanksgiving, of course, but the Fourth of July features some serious cookouts. And don't forget the de facto Super ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! In the field of competitive food eating, Max Stanford is known as “Max vs Food.” The ...

The average adult consumes between 1,500 and 3,000 calories during a typical day. Joey Chestnut consumes about 20,000 during the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. In 10 minutes. That generally includes ...

Every July 4, America celebrates its independence the only way it knows how: With an excessive food competition. Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is back in 2025 and features the return of a fan ...