Enjoy live music, giveaways, free hot dogs and a chance to make history
Registration is now open for a sanctioned qualifier in Southwest Florida for the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Contest at Coney Island, Brooklyn. The event is free for participants and spectators, and will be held 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25 at Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway in Estero, Fla.
The men’s and women’s division winners will receive airfare, hotel and per diem expenses to compete at the ESPN-televised finals at the original Nathan’s Famous in Coney Island on July 4, 2017. Visit the registration link to compete at bit.ly/FortMyersHotDogContest.
All hot dog contest qualifier attendees will enjoy live music, free hot dogs and giveaways. Leading up to the event, visit Nathan’s Famous at 11150 S Cleveland Ave, Suite 100, Fort Myers to register to win a three-day cruise for two to the Bahamas. No purchase is necessary, but purchases qualify entrants for additional chances. The winner will be announced at the March 25 event.
In recent years, an estimated 35,000 fans have made the pilgrimage to the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island to watch the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog-Eating Contest in person. In 2016, Joey Chestnut set a Coney Island record on the Fourth of July when he ate 70 Nathan’s Famous hot dog and buns in 10 minutes to reclaim the Mustard Yellow Belt and earn his ninth title. Miki Sudo of Las Vegas won the Ladies’ Title with 38.5 Hot Dogs and Buns—her third straight victory.
Nathan’s Famous Fort Myers owner Ray Masciana said, “The warm welcome we have received from Southwest Florida since opening last year has been overwhelming. As a thank you to the community, it’s thrilling to present an opportunity to qualify for the Hot Dog Eating Contest. Will we send a contender to Coney Island in July? I can’t wait to find out.”
The Nathan’s Famous qualifying tour is conducted each year in cities across the U.S. and beyond. Do you have what it takes to be a champion? For more information, visit the Fort Myers restaurant, call (239) 277-5600, or visit NathansFamousFortMyers.com.
