Competitive Rib Eating Championship

07.12.2008 - 07.13.2008

• Location : Chinook Winds Casino
• Sport : Sports Festival
• Region : Oregon Coast

The nationally sanctioned event, with a top prize of $1,500, is back. And like last year, locals can earn a chance to battle the experts by competing in the regional amateur eating contest. 15 amateur spots are available, competitors must sign up by 5pm on event day for a $20 entry fee. The top four finishers will go on to take on the 2007 champion and #1 in the world of competitive eating Joey Chestnut and other eaters like Richard LaFevre and Erik Denmark from the International Federation of Competitive Eaters Association (IFOCE).

There are those who believe that they could eat enough barbecue to win some of the more than $2,500 in cash prizes available in the sanctioned rib eating competition. The IFOCE is always looking for the next competitive eating sensation and encourages everyone interested to participate in the Amateur Rib Eating Competition. Anyone can enter the amateur rib eating contest on Saturday, July 12 at 6 p.m. There is a $20 entry fee which is donated to a local charity and includes a commemorative shirt for the participant. The top four finalists will be invited to return for Sunday’s championship to compete for a spot in IFOCE barbecue consumption history and cash prizes. Don’t miss the media challenge Saturday at 3pm where Chinook Winds Casino Resort will donate to the chosen charity of the top three winners. Proceeds from Smokin’ at the Ocean will be donated to Taft High School Culinary Class.