Mattituck Lions Club World Strawberry Shortcake Eating Championship

Location: Mattituck, NY
Date: 06-14-2025

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Bigger Bites, Sweeter Victory: The Mattituck Lion's Club Brings the World Strawberry Shortcake Eating Championship Back to Mattituck!

When summer hits Mattituck, it can only mean one thing: the return of the legendary Mattituck Strawberry Festival and the Mattituck Lion's Club World Strawberry Shortcake Eating Championship! Back by popular demand and presented by the Mattituck Lions Club, this high-stakes, high-calorie competition is the crown jewel of the 70th Annual Mattituck Strawberry Festival, proudly sponsored by Stony Brook Medicine. Are you ready to have some fun in the Long Island Sun while celebrating the finest of all the berries

The Ultimate Strawberry Showdown!

Top competitive eaters from around the country will descend on Mattituck to devour mountains of strawberry shortcake—all in just eight action-packed minutes. Last year, the great Geoff Esper set a new World Record with 23.75 lbs of Strawberry shortcake. Can the record be broken again? Can someone dethrone Geoff? Will it be you??

This isn’t just any eating contest—it’s a tradition steeped in sweet strawberry. Year after year, it draws bigger crowds, bolder challengers, and unforgettable moments that cement its status as a fan-favorite on the Major League Eating circuit.

Rooted in Community

More than a contest, this event is a celebration of the incredible work of the Mattituck Lions Club—a community pillar with over 100 years of service. With every bite and every cheer, this event shines a spotlight on their ongoing mission to uplift and support the people of Mattituck and beyond.

Be There When History Is Made

Whether you're a seasoned competitor with your eye on the prize, a die-hard fan of competitive eating, or simply someone looking to savor a sweet day out, the Mattituck Strawberry Festival is where summer memories are made.

$5,000 Total Prize Purse 🥇 1st - $2,500 🥈 2nd - $1,200 🥉 3rd - $650 🏅 4th - $400 🏅 5th - $250

The contest will take place at 5:00PM Eastern on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, at Mattituck Strawberry Festival, 1105 North Rd. Mattituck, NY 11952

Mark your calendars. Bring your appetite. Witness greatness.

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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.