The Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship

Location: Lewisville, TX
Date: 09-27-2025

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Stay tuned for more information on the 2025 Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship, returning once again to the iconic steps of City Hall in Lewisville, TX as a higlight of the annual Western Days Festival. Registration will be opening soon. Follow our social media channels for event announcements and news.

$4,500 TOTAL PRIZE PURSE!
1st: $1,750
2nd: $1,000
3rd: $750
4th: $500
5th: $350
6th: $150

The contest will take place at 1:00PM CT on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at City Hall Stage at the Lewisville Western Days Festival, 151 W Church Street, Lewisville, TX 75057!

About City of Lewisville
The Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship* is a highlight of the annual Western Days Festival in historic Old Town Lewisville, TX. The Lewisville Convention and Visitors Bureau organize this MLE-sanctioned competition. Padrino Foods is the official provider of contest tamales at the World Tamale Eating Championship. Past champions of this event include Derek Hendrickson, Geoffrey Esper, Darron Breeden, Adrian "The Rabbit" Morgan, Tim “Eater X” Janus, Sonya Thomas, Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo. Other festival events include live music, a classic car show, an art exhibit, children’s activities and more.

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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.