World’s Best Competitors Converge on Manor in Pursuit of $4,000 in Prize Money

MANOR, TEXAS, April 2025--In a move that will inspire future generations of eaters, Greg “The Savage” Wilson, who lives in Austin and is the #24-ranked eater in the world, will face the world’s top competitive eaters at the ManorPalooza World Texas Sausage Eating Championship. The contest will take place at 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 3rd, at the 5th Annual ManorPalooza held at East Manor Development No. 1, 15317 US Hwy 290 E. Manor, TX. In addition to Wilson, the contest will feature the #4-ranked eater James Webb, from Australia, the #38-ranked eater Radim Dvoracek, from the Czech Republic, and the 2024 Rookie of the Year, Tanner Gray from Fort Mill, SC. Last year, James Webb ate his way into the record books, downing 51 Texas sausages in just 10 minutes.

“This is an ideal opportunity for Greg to defend the honor of Texas and set a new world record,” said Sam Barclay, emcee at Major League Eating. “This promises to be one of the greatest athletic events in the history of Texas.”

The contest is part of ManorPalooza, a two-day family-friendly festival that celebrates the heart and spirit of Manor and its community. The annual event features a variety of activities for all ages, including fun games, arts & crafts, delicious food trucks, local vendors, live music performances, carnival rides, photo booths, and much more.

About Major League Eating Major League Eating (MLE), the world governing body of all stomach-centric sports, conducts more than 80 events annually, including the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest in Coney Island, N.Y. The competitive eating community is made up of hundreds of veteran and rookie gurgitators who travel the nation in search of top titles and the glory that they provide. For more information, visit our website at www.majorleagueeating.com, like our FaceBook Page and follow @eatingcontest on Instagram & X