Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

What’s more American than overeating? Overeating hot dogs. For sport. The world’s best-known competitive chow-down, Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, is back at Coney Island for another Independence Day blowout. Each year, thousands gather to watch as the world's most talented gluttons prove just how many franks they can swallow (and keep down) in 10 minutes. Who will go home with the mustard belt this year? Show up and experience the excitement (and vicarious nausea) firsthand.