Jerome Burns had just finished his 20th hot dog last July 4 at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island when the announcer yelled, “Joey’s on 60 hot dogs and buns!” The crowd went ...

It wouldn't be the Fourth of July without hot dogs. Whether you personally enjoy a hot dog or not, the food has become synonymous with Independence Day because of one competition - and perhaps one man ...

Joey Chestnut is returning to the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2026 in Coney Island, where the 17‑time champion will defend his title on July 4. Chestnut, who holds the contest record of 76 hot ...

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Fireworks, friends and the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. That's how the United States celebrates the July 4 holiday, with Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo becoming seminal figures of Independence Day ...

The greatest to ever do it did it again. On Saturday, renowned competitive eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut celebrated America's 250th birthday bash with a record-extending 18th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating ...

Joey Chestnut is as reliable as fireworks on the Fourth of July. Chestnut delivered yet again, winning his 18th title at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday, July 4. He did it by eating 66 ...