The open section of this year’s strawberry eating contest at RedFest was won by Colin MacLaurin, who took a record-breaking 15 seconds to down his plate of strawberries with second place going to Capalaba’s Daniel Mercer who took 20.6 seconds and third place went to Kody Cook. The crowd warmed to Redland City councillor Lance Hewlett who stepped into the role of emcee, usually held by his brother-in-law Redlands MP Peter Dowling.
REDFEST’S traditional strawberry eating contest attracted a large crowd again this year.
The Uniting Church’s long-standing strawberry ice cream stall attracted customers, while the strawberry eating competition finals attracted a large, enthusiastic crowd.
Grand Prize winners of this year’s competition were Colin MacLaurin, who took a record-breaking 15 seconds to down his plate of strawberries with second place going to Capalaba’s Daniel Mercer who took 20.6 seconds and third place to Kody Cook.
The crowd warmed to Redland City councillor Lance Hewlett who stepped into the role of emcee, usually held by his brother-in-law Redlands MP Peter Dowling.
Jess, the giant strawberry and Town Crier Max Bissett also kept proceedings moving along.
Source: http://www.baysidebulletin.com.au/story/1763537/gallery-strawberry-eating-contest-a-sweet-success/
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- Photos SHEENA HEWLETT
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- Photos SHEENA HEWLETT
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- Photos SHEENA HEWLETT
