The annual tradition celebrates the United States’ independence day and is a fun competition for the community.

Patrick Bertoletti is the reigning champion of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, but he knows this year will be a different challenge.

Joey Chestnut destroys competition, nearing record with 70.5 wieners - The eating contest has been a July 4th tradition for ...

Madison Barone, 24, was debuting her eating skills during The Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, only to ...

Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.

Chestnut had been barred from competing last year due to a dispute over a brand deal with vegan hot dog maker Impossible.

Joey Chestnut returned to dominate the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Miki Sudo won the women's competition.

This year will see the return of crowd-favorite and hot dog contest record-holder Joey Chestnut after he was unable to participate in 2024 due to a deal he had with a Nathan’s competitor. The 16-time ...

A competitor at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest was DQ'd after she "experienced urges contrary to swallowing.'' ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Competitive eater Joey Chestnut celebrates after ...

Legend has it that on July 4, 1916, four immigrants gathered at the very first Nathan’s Famous hot dog stand in Coney Island and made eating contest history. As the story goes, they were competing to ...