Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest Qualifier - Pleasanton, CA

Location: Pleasanton, CA
Date: 06-14-2025

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Surf’s up on The Road to Coney, and it’s crashing into California with unstoppable force! The Alameda County Fair is back on the qualifying circuit, bringing with it all the thrilling rides, eye-catching exhibits, and a shot at competitive eating glory under the radiant California sun.

In this West Coast qualifier, the competition will be as fierce as the summer heat. The top male and female eaters will battle for more than just victory—they’re fighting for a coveted spot on the grandest stage of them all: the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island. The stakes? A place in the history books, alongside the legends of the sport.

This is more than a competition—it’s a call to greatness. Do you have the hunger, the skill, and the sheer determination to out-eat the best and claim your spot among the elite? The challenge is set. The moment is yours. Step up, take your shot, and make history!

This contest will take place at 1:30PM Pacific on Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, located at 2005 Valley Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566

About Nathan's Famous, Inc. Nathan's is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and 20 foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs, product licensing activities, and manufacturing. For additional information about Nathan's, please visit our website at www.nathansfamous.com.

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*All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and fully acknowledge and understand the inherent dangers and risks associated with participating in an eating contest. The applicant further acknowledges and understands that the MLE/IFOCE coordinates with event sponsor(s) to select and approve eligible participants, and that the MLE/IFOCE shall decide, at its sole discretion, whether an applicant is eligible to participate in any eating event, and/or related activities. The MLE/IFOCE may revoke an applicant's eligibility to participate in the eating contest, or related activities, at any time, for any reason, at its sole discretion. The MLE/IFOCE and the event sponsors reserve the right, at any time, to change any and all details concerning the event, including, e.g., time, duration, location and prize structure.