Joey Chestnut and World's Top Eaters Prepare for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest 06-16-2025 Annual Competition to be Held at Nathan's Flagship on July 4, 2025. The top-ranked eaters in the world weighed in ahead of Thursday's Fourth of July tradition the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. The 2025 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest will feature the return of the most dominant eater the event has ever had. Returning to the iconic corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues on Coney Island is 16-time Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest champion, Joey Chestnut. Joey Chestnut, the 16-time winner of the Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, will not be competing at this year's contest, according to Major League Eating. Legendary competitor Joey Chestnut will return to this year's Nathan's July Fourth hot dog-eating contest. NBC News' Steven Romo has the details on Chesnut's return after missing the 2024 contest How to watch Joey Chestnut's return to the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest The 16-time champ and competitive-eating legend returns for the annual Fourth of July competition after being banned from Joey Chestnut, the 16-time winner of the Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, will not be competing at this year's contest, according to Major League Eating. And it's all over his 280 likes, 8 comments - 6abcactionnews on June 11, 2024: "The Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog eating contest no longer cuts the mustard for all-time eating great Joey Chestnut. 🌭 The 16-time winner of the contest, including every year since 2016, will not be competing at this year's contest, according to Major League Eating. History of Nathan's 4th of July hot dog eating contest Locals, visitors celebrate Fourth of July with free Philly fun Conshohocken celebrates July 4 with their annual Soapbox Derby For a list of winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Philly 4th of July Jam Watch and Win Contest, WPVI-TV Television, Inc., 4100 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 within 60 days Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open. July 4 isn’t just a day for barbecuing and fireworks — it’s also a day with some truly fantastic TV offerings. If it’s too hot outside, turn up the AC, and get ready for freaky classic sci-fi, patriotic musical fun, and of course, the world’s most famous hot dog eating contest. Action News and 6abc.com are Philadelphia's source for breaking news and live streaming video online, covering Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware. No matter where you plan to celebrate, there are dozens of July 4th fireworks celebrations happening across the entire Delaware Valley. Check out our full list to see where they are happening in The 2025 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest is back — and the most decorated eater in the contest’s history is returning to the Coney Island stage in hopes Drivers are hitting the road for July 4th holiday travel, and AAA says Wednesday will be the busiest getaway day. Friday, July 5, 2019 Kemberly Richardson reports on the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest The 4th of July means that it's time for New York City's time-honored tradition, the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. July 4th celebrations are underway, and there's one decorated combat veteran, turned entertainer, who helped protect those freedoms we have today. The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025 weigh-in was held today at Hudson Yards in NYC, as Joey Chestnut stages a comeback.
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