Nathan's Famous 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier in Charlotte

Hall Hunt and Juliet Lee had a battle royale last year in Charlotte. Hunt won the day with 28.75 HDB's to Juliet's 28. These two will most likely avoid each other on the circuit this year.

Time and Location: 12:00pm Concord Mills Mall 8111 Concord Mills Blvd Concord, NC 28027

The 2008 Nathan’s Famous hot dog-eating circuit begins on May 8th in Las Vegas, NV. Other cities on the tour include Minneapolis, MN (May 10), Hartford, CT (May 17), Philadelphia, PA (May 24), Tempe, AZ (May 31), Norfolk, VA (June 7), Charlotte, NC (June 14), Queens, NY (June 14), Myrtle Beach, SC (June 21), Atlanta, GA (June 21), West Chester, PA (June 26), Camden, NJ (June 28), and Daly City, CA (June 28).

The winner of each qualifying round will receive the right to compete in the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest which, according to archives, has occurred each July 4th in Coney Island, NY since 1916.

Qualifiers are open to those 18 years of age and older. To register, visit www.nathansfamous.com.