Everything you need to know to compete in the Annual PieDog Eating Contest
The PieDog Eating Contest is a timed competitive eating event where participants compete to consume as many PieDogs as possible within a 10-minute timeframe. Each PieDog consists of a full-length hotdog wrapped in golden shortcrust pastry, stuffed with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and peppers.
All competitors must follow the rules outlined below to ensure fair play and safety. The referee's decisions are final in all matters.
Contestants have exactly 10 minutes to eat as many PieDogs as possible. The timer begins when the referee signals the start, and eating must cease immediately when time expires. Any PieDog not fully consumed at the time buzzer will not count toward your total.
All crumbs and remnants must be cleared from your plate and tray. Referees will inspect plates throughout the competition. Any significant amount of food left on the plate may result in that PieDog not being counted. Your mouth must also be empty (no "chipmunking") when the timer ends.
You must eat ALL components of the PieDog—pastry, sausage, cheese, onions, and peppers. Picking out ingredients or leaving vegetables on the plate is not permitted. Each PieDog must be consumed in its entirety to count toward your total.
Each PieDog must be fully swallowed before you touch or begin eating the next one. Referees will be monitoring to ensure compliance. Attempting to start a new PieDog while still chewing the previous one may result in a warning or disqualification.
Official referees will monitor all contestants throughout the competition. Referees have the authority to issue warnings, deduct PieDogs from counts, or disqualify contestants for rule violations. All referee decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
All contestants must be 18 years or older to compete. Valid government-issued photo identification must be presented at registration. No exceptions will be made to this requirement.
Contestants may be immediately disqualified for any of the following violations:
Win the coveted title of
PieDog Champion of Arkansas
Plus a custom trophy shaped like a giant pastry-wrapped hotdog!
Championship bragging rights last a lifetime!
Competitive eating involves inherent risks. All participants compete at their own risk and must sign a comprehensive liability waiver before competing.
Medical personnel will be on-site throughout the event. If you experience any discomfort, difficulty breathing, or other health concerns during the competition, immediately signal a referee or medical staff member.
Know the Heimlich Maneuver: Choking is a serious risk in competitive eating. Familiarize yourself with choking signs and the Heimlich maneuver before competing.
Listen to your body: You may stop competing at any time if you feel unwell. Your health and safety are more important than winning.
Now that you know the rules, it's time to register your interest! Think you have what it takes to become the next PieDog Champion?
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