Ekka’s Dagwood Dog Eating Competition 2025

Listing Types : Eating Competitions

Challenge Type : Capacity Challenge / Speed Challenge

Location : Queensland

Prizes on offer : Professional 1st Prize $500 cash thanks to Keppel Dogs 2nd Prize $250 cash thanks to Keppel Dogs 3rd Prize $150 cash thanks to Keppel Dogs Open Amateur 1st Prize $150 cash thanks to Keppel Dogs 2nd Prize $100 cash thanks to Keppel Dogs 3rd Prize $75 cash thanks to Keppel Dogs

Rules (if applicable) : Eaters will have 10 minutes to eat 20 Ekka Dagwood Dogs as possible. Dagwood Dogs must be eaten whole to count, and must be eaten sequentially. Only after both the hot dog and batter have been consumed (including any dropped components on the plate) will the Dagwood Dog be counted as eaten. The person who finishes 20 Dagwood Dogs in 10 minutes, or the person who eats the most Dagwood Dogs in that 10 minute period will be deemed the winner and will be awarded the major prize. Chimpmunking at the end of the competition is allowed. Dunking throughout the competition is allowed. Water will be provided. No other food or drink other than has been provided can be consumed during the competition. In the event of a tie, an "Eat Off" will occur, where the tied contestants (2 or more) will each be given a Dagwood Dog to consume as fast as possible. After the conclusion of the competition, and the start of the "Eat Off", the contestants are not permitted to leave the competition area. This includes bathroom breaks. The person who consumes the Dagwood Dog the fastest showing an open mouth (to confirm the Dagwood Dog has been fully consumed) will be deemed the winner. Any contestant that vomits within the 10 minute competition period will be disqualified.

How to enter (if applicable) : Amateur division contestants will sign up on the day from 11:30am onward at the XXXX Stockmen's Bar & Grill on the day of the competition

The Price : Free

Time Limit : 10 minutes

One of the greatest carnival battles is about to take place once again at this year’s Ekka!

It’s the 2025 Ekka’s Keppel Dagwood Dog Eating Competition!

With Professional and Amateur categories, contestants have 10 minutes to eat a set number of Dagwood Dogs before the timer elapses. The winner will be who eats them all first, or who eats the most!

Some great prizes thanks to Keppel Dogs:

Professional
1st Prize $500 cash thanks to Keppel Dogs
2nd Prize $250 cash thanks to Keppel Dogs
3rd Prize $150 cash thanks to Keppel Dogs

Open Amateur
1st Prize $150 cash thanks to Keppel Dogs
2nd Prize $100 cash thanks to Keppel Dogs
3rd Prize $75 cash thanks to Keppel Dogs

Will Australia’s number 1 ranked Competitive Eater be able to beat his own record set in 2023, eating 20 Dagwood Dogs in 4 minutes 15 seconds?

Come along and watch Australia’s best eaters from all over the country compete for these amazing prizes!

Ekka’s Dagwood Dog Eating Competition 2025

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