Kennywood Hot Dog Eating Contest Part Of Celebrate America

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – You might spend the Fourth of July leisurely eating grilled hamburgers or hot dogs, but a few people will take it a step farther with a competitive eating contest.

Kennywood will salute the red, white, and blue during America Days June 30 through July 5, 2015 at the park.

The hot dog eating contest has become the right of the Fourth of July holiday, and this year promises to be even more fun.

Check Out The Hot Dog Eating Contest

It is to the Fourth what college football is to New Year's Day, or the NFL is to Thanksgiving.

It came down to who could get down the most hot dogs in 10 minutes -- and they came from all over.

GALLERY: The many faces of a hot dog eating contest

Some preferred to dunk their dogs in water, others ate them just as fast as they could. Although it was tough for many to resist the urge to upchuck.

It was slightly dramatic at times as the participants sometimes had to stop, only to realize the battle wasn't over and that there were more hot dogs to be eaten.

Eventually one winner emerged out of the 20 participants. Pete Maurizion of McKeesport was able to mussel down 23 dogs.

The second place finisher was able to put down 16 hot dogs and third place was able to make it to 15.

Celebrate America will also feature patriotic music, special daily entertainment, and FIREWORKS nightly (weather permitting).

You can save $10 off full-price gate admissions with coupons from participating Giant Eagle locations.

Don't miss all the great family fun, especially the 10th annual running of the Weiner 100!

This popular Kennywood tradition, a hilarious dog race, takes place on June 30, the first day of Celebrate America

RELATED LINKS
Kennywood's 'Celebrate America Days' Schedule
Kennywood's 10th Annual "Wiener 100″ Kicks Off "Celebrate America Days"

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