Big-name wiener guzzlers from around the world have converged upon Coney Island, New York, and weighed in ahead of Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest on Monday.
Top competitors were certified for the event Friday following the weigh-in ceremony. Tens of thousands of people are expected to partake in the chow down to show the world what they are made of — or rather, the frankfurters they will soon be made of.
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Contests will vie to stuff as many hot dogs down their throats as possible within the allotted 10 minutes. The winner will be crowned with the iconic Mustard Yellow International Belt.
Reigning hot dog gorging champ Joey Chestnut was certified to compete in this year’s event and is hoping to secure his 15th victory. Last year, he set a world record by devouring 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
Miki Sudo, the favored female hot dog guzzler heading into the competition, was also certified Friday.
The contest embodies the American tradition of consuming hot dogs during cookouts to celebrate the independence of the United States from British colonial rule.
After a two-year hiatus from its customary venue due to COVID-19, the annual wiener chow down will return to its spot on Surf and Stillwell avenues.
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The event first began in 1916 after the restaurant was opened by Nathan Handwerker, per the Major League Eating archives. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday.
Nathan’s Famous, the restaurant behind the competition, donates 100,000 hot dogs to a local food bank each year before the event takes place, according to WABC.
