Location: West Palm Beach, FL
At last year's Sweet Corn Fiesta veteran Major League Eater Crazy Legs Conti stepped back into the winner's circle for the first time since 2007 after eating 33.5 ears of corn in 12 minutes. Conti, who many claim is in the twilight of his career, proved once again why the National Sweet Corn Eating Championship is among the most technical contests on the MLE circuit.
The world's best will put their skills to the test in West Palm Beach on Sunday, April 29th when the National Sweet Corn Eating Championship returns to Sweet Corn Fiesta along with its $4,000 cash purse.
World #5-ranked Bob "Notorious B.O.B." Shoudt made his sweet corn debut in 2011, coming up just an ear shy of Crazy Legs Conti to finish in 2nd place. Will the B.O.B. take what he learned and refocus his efforts on this year's championship? Will Crazy Legs be back to defend his title? Will a newcomer emerge to shock the world? We'll all find out on April 29th as the final chapter of MLE's Veggie Weekend 2012 writes itself at Sweet Corn Fiesta.
PRIZE PAYOUTS 1st-$2,000 2nd-$1,500 3rd-$500
This contest will take place at the Sweet Corn Fiesta's Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds. CLICK HERE for more information on the Sweet Corn Fiesta
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*All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and fully acknowledge and understand the inherent dangers and risks associated with participating in an eating contest. The applicant further acknowledges and understands that the MLE/IFOCE coordinates with event sponsor(s) to select and approve eligible participants, and that the MLE/IFOCE shall decide, at its sole discretion, whether an applicant is eligible to participate in any eating event, and/or related activities. The MLE/IFOCE may revoke an applicant's eligibility to participate in the eating contest, or related activities, at any time, for any reason, at its sole discretion. The MLE/IFOCE and the event sponsors reserve the right, at any time, to change any and all details concerning the event, including, e.g., time, duration, location and prize structure.