Eating Contests | Friday | Saturday

Fridays Empanada Eating Contest
Think you can eat six empanadas faster than anyone else? Prove it at Fridays Empanada Eating Contest during the festival on Friday, May 9th at 8:00 PM!
Competition Details:
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Vinoy Park, St Petersburg
Max Competitors: 6
Entry Fee: $15 (must also have a festival ticket)
Winner Receives:
- $100 cash prize
- Champion’s Award
- Ultimate bragging rights
Rules & Guidelines:
- Contestants will be given six chicken empanadas.
- The first person to fully consume and swallow all six wins.
- No spitting or regurgitation—if any food is spit up, you will be disqualified.
- You must open your mouth to confirm everything has been swallowed before being declared the winner.
- Water is allowed during the contest.
- You must be at least 18 years old to enter.
- Respect fellow competitors and stay within your designated eating area.
- Judges' decisions are final.
Think you've got what it takes? Sign up now and take your shot at empanada glory!
- Step 1 - Purchase Entry Tickets & Empanada Eating Competition Entry - Buy them here
- Step 2 - Print & Fill Out This Release Form & Bring to Festival
- Step 3 - Arrive at the festival on May 9th and check-in with South DJ. The competition is at 8:00PM

Saturdays Taco Eating Contest
Think you can eat seven taco's faster than anyone else? Prove it at the Saturdays Taco Eating Contest during the festival on Saturday, May 10th at 6:00 PM!
Competition Details:
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Vinoy Park, St Petersburg
Max Competitors: 6
Entry Fee: $15 (must also have a festival ticket)
Winner Receives:
- $100 cash prize
- Champion’s Award
- Ultimate bragging rights
Rules & Guidelines:
- Contestants will be given seven premium tacos.
- The first person to fully consume and swallow all seven wins.
- No spitting or regurgitation—if any food is spit up, you will be disqualified.
- You must open your mouth to confirm everything has been swallowed before being declared the winner.
- Water is allowed during the contest.
- You must be at least 18 years old to enter.
- Respect fellow competitors and stay within your designated eating area.
- Judges' decisions are final.
Think you've got what it takes? Sign up now and take your shot at taco glory!
- Step 1 - Purchase Entry Tickets & Taco Eating Competition Entry - Buy them here
- Step 2 - Print & Fill Out This Release Form & Bring to Festival
- Step 3 - Arrive at the festival on May 10th and check-in with South DJ. The competition is at 6:00PM
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