Location: Raleigh, NC
Sonya 'The Black Widow' Thomas devoured 8.62 pounds of sweet potato casserole at the North Carolina State Fair to win $1,500.00 and the inaugural World Sweet Potato Casserole Eating Championship title.
In second place was Big Louis Bryant with a strong 4.99 Lbs, and in third was Court Wheeler with 3.72 lbs. The pair of talented North Carolina eaters wins $1,000.00 and $500.00, respectively, for their performances.