{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-contest-js","path":"/contests/1053","result":{"data":{"strapiContests":{"name":"Kickoff To Summer at Mountain Mile","sn":1053,"id":"Contests_69e67fb786fc9f00023fb58b","date":"2026-05-30T16:00:00.000Z","city":"Pigeon Forge","logo":{"image":{"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dosco0k47/image/upload/v1776888535/Kickoff_to_Summer_2026_Logo_91b7e2d404.png","publicURL":null}},"state":"TN","winner":"","summary":"# Introducing the \"Kickoff To Summer at Mountain Mile\"\n\nWhen the smoke hits the air and the clock starts ticking, you know summer has officially arrived on the Major League Eating Circuit!  MLE and Mountain Mile Pigeon Forge are excited to introduce the newest event on the MLE calendar, the “Kickoff to Summer at Mountain Mile”, where flavor meets fury in a 10-minute showdown that’s destined to leave both taste buds and leaderboards scorched.\n\nHappening at the iconic Mountain Mile and Tower Shops in Pigeon Forge, TN, this is sure to be a family friendly destination you won't want to miss. At the center of the action are Junction 35’s World Famous Blackberry Moonshine Smoked Wings. These wings are slow-smoked, glazed in a rich blackberry moonshine sauce, then gently fried and stacked with a sweet-heat punch that lingers just long enough to dare the next bite. Sticky, smoky, and unapologetically bold, they’re built to challenge even the most seasoned competitive eaters.\n\nThis is the inaugural contest—no past champions, no defending titles—just a stacked field, a 10-minute clock, and $8,000 up for grabs. When it’s all said and done, one competitor will rise above the chaos to claim $4,000 and the distinction of being the very first champion of this event—a title that carries serious weight in the world of Major League Eating.\n\nThis debut is made even bigger thanks to the powerhouse partnership with Mountain Mile Pigeon Forge and Junction 35 Restaurant. Known for delivering bold experiences and even bolder flavors, they’re setting the stage for what could become a marquee stop on the competitive eating circuit. It’s not just a contest, it’s a full-throttle kickoff to summer in the Smokies.\n\nThink you’ve got what it takes? Step up, sign up, and take your shot at history. Because records don’t set themselves—and those wings aren’t going to eat themselves either.\n\n**$8,000 TOTAL PRIZE PURSE!**<br>\n1st $4,000<br>\n2nd $2,000<br>\n3rd $1,000<br>\n4th $500<br>\n5th $300<br>\n6th $200<br>\n\n**This contest will take place at 2:00 pm ET on Saturday, May 30th, 2026, at Mountain Mile Pigeon Forge, 2655 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863!**\n\n**Mountain Mile Pigeon Forge**<br>\nAt The Mountain Mile, we strive to serve as the #1 indoor and outdoor entertainment destination for families, friends, and everyone in-between. Just ten miles from the Great Smoky Mountains, our mission is to coincide with the Tennessee nature experience, being a place where any and all people can unwind, relax, and engage with the people important to them. Our wide selection of experiences offer thrills of all kinds, from top-tier dining and shopping havens to fun community building and hold-your-breath attractions. Wherever you’re coming from, there’s always something for you.\n\nCheck out Mountain Mile Pigeon Forge at [mountainmilepigeonforge.com](https://www.mountainmilepigeonforge.com) and follow them on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/mountainmilepf), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mountainmilepf/), [X](https://x.com/MountainMile_PF), and [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@mountainmilepf).\n\n**About Junction 35 Spirits**<br>\nJunction 35 Spirits takes its name from the rich history of Sevier County, where loggers and moonshiners once hid their 'shine on trains to outsmart patrols. These trains stopped near Latitude 35 North, where moonshine was unloaded and bootlegged across East Tennessee. Inspired by this legacy, Junction 35 celebrates community, great food, and exceptional spirits. Just as 'The Junction' was a gathering place during the railroad boom, we strive to be the go-to destination in the Smoky Mountains—where visitors can drink responsibly, eat great food, and enjoy handcrafted spirits.\n\nCheck out Junction 35 Spirits at [junction35spirits.com](https://www.junction35spirits.com) and follow them on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Junction35Spirits/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/junction35spirits).\n\n---\n**For news and results to all Major League Eating contests, like our [FaceBook Page](https://www.facebook.com/eatfast) and follow @eatingcontest on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/eatingcontest/) & [X](https://x.com/eatingcontest)**\n\n*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.\n","registrationOpens":null,"forceRegistrationClosed":false,"forceRegistrationOpen":true}},"pageContext":{"id":"Contests_69e67fb786fc9f00023fb58b"}}}