Location: Lewisville, TX
Geoff Esper wins his fifth Tamale Championship and takes home the 20th anniversary belt!
Full Results
1 Geoff Esper with 88 Padrino Tamales in 10 minutes
2 Nick Wehry 68
3 Miki Sudo 65
4 Derek Hendrickson 55
5 Tanner Gray 35
6 Albert Bravo 25.5
7 Nathan Biller 24
8 Tandra Childress 20
9 Eric Martinez 19
10 Jocelyn Young 15
11 Shawn Kirby 11
DQ James Webb
Are you ready for a mouthwatering showdown? The stage is set, and the tamales are steaming hot! Major League Eating is thrilled to announce The Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship, on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, at the Lewisville Western Days Festival. The ultimate tamale challenge is back!
Feast Your Eyes on the Competitors Top eaters from around the globe will devour Padrino Tamales in a furious 10-minute battle. Will Geoff Esper successfully defend his championship & world record of 95 tamales or will a new champion rise? Last year, Esper devoured 80 tamales to win, narrowly edging out James Webb’s 79. The competition is fierce, and the tamales are plentiful!
A Tradition of Triumph The Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship, held at the heart of the Lewisville Western Days Festival, is a celebration of skill, endurance, and sheer willpower. We are beyond excited to partner with the City of Lewisville to bring you this extraordinary event. Their support, along with the unmatched quality of Padrino Foods tamales, ensures that this championship is a standout on the Major League Eating calendar.
Don’t Miss Out—Sign Up Today! Whether you're a competitive eater looking to test your mettle or a fan ready to witness history, this is an event you cannot miss. Register now to compete or plan your visit to cheer on your favorites. Join us at The Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship and be part of the excitement!
$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 28th, 2024, 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.