{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-contest-js","path":"/contests/1059","result":{"data":{"strapiContests":{"name":"The Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship","sn":1059,"id":"Contests_6a32cfa504085d0002a958e3","date":"2026-09-26T16:00:00.000Z","city":"Lewisville","logo":{"image":{"url":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dosco0k47/image/upload/v1658422079/nzoeojnyyilsvgdcm02x.png","publicURL":null}},"state":"TX","winner":"","summary":"# Wrapped in Glory: The Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship Returns!\nThe steam is rising once again in Lewisville, and so are the stakes. Major League Eating is proud to bring the Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship back to the Lewisville Western Days Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026. One of Texas' premier festivals, The Lewisville Western Days Festival is home to a competitive eating tradition that is ready to serve up another unforgettable afternoon of speed, stamina, and spectacular appetites.\n\n**Tamales. Ten Minutes. One Monumental Challenge.**<br>\nThe world's greatest eaters will gather for ten relentless minutes with one mission: consume as many delicious Padrino Foods tamales as possible before the clock runs out. Last year, Joey Chestnut delivered a performance for the ages, setting a breathtaking world record with an astonishing 96 tamales. Now that record stands as one of the sport's most intimidating benchmarks. Will it withstand another year of hungry challengers, or will someone rewrite the history books once more? Along with championship glory, the winner will earn the honor of taking home the coveted handcrafted championship belt created by Odin Leatherworks in Old Town Lewisville—a prize as unique and hard-earned as the title itself!\n\n**A Texas Tradition That Keeps Heating Up**<br>\nYear after year, the Lewisville Western Days Festival provides the perfect backdrop for one of Major League Eating's most exciting championships. Fueled by the incredible support of the City of Lewisville and the unmatched flavor of Padrino Foods, this event has become a festival favorite, drawing elite competitors and passionate fans from across the country. Every September brings another chapter, and this one promises to be the most competitive yet.\n\n**Be Part of the Next Record Chase**<br>\nThink you've got the appetite to challenge the world's best? Register now for your shot at tamale immortality. Rather cheer from the crowd? Grab a spot along the stage and watch every dramatic bite unfold. Whether you're competing or spectating, you'll witness one of the most exciting food battles of the year.\n\nThe Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship, where every tamale counts, every second matters, and history is always on the menu.\n\n**$4,500 TOTAL PRIZE PURSE!**<br>\n1st: $1,750<br>\n2nd: $1,000<br>\n3rd: $750<br>\n4th: $500<br>\n5th: $350<br>\n6th: $150<br>\n\n<b>The contest will take place at 1:00PM CT on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, at City Hall Stage at the Lewisville Western Days Festival, 151 W Church Street, Lewisville, TX 75057!</b>\n\n**About City of Lewisville**<br>\nThe Padrino Foods World Tamale Eating Championship* is a highlight of the annual Western Days Festival in historic Old Town Lewisville, TX. The Lewisville Department of Community Engagement 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, an art exhibit, children’s activities and more.\n\nFind out more on our [website](https://www.cityoflewisville.com/city-hall/city-departments/community-engagement/special-events-festivals/western-days-festival) & <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LewisvilleWesternDays\">Facebook</a>\n\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.","registrationOpens":"2026-07-06T16:00:00.000Z","forceRegistrationClosed":false,"forceRegistrationOpen":false}},"pageContext":{"id":"Contests_6a32cfa504085d0002a958e3"}}}