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Hot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan's Famous contest
By The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 4, 2026
· 2 min read
The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest marks the United States’ 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance Saturday after an eventful year for the annual wiener showdown and one of its stars.
Contest sponsor Nathan’s Famous was sold in January to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods. A few...
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Why this matters in Frisco News
As Frisco residents celebrate the Fourth of July, some may be tuning in to the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest, a tradition that dates back to 1972. While the event itself takes place in New York's Coney Island, the competition's reach extends beyond its location, with many in the Dallas-Fort Worth area likely to be watching. For those in Collin and Denton counties, the contest may serve as a lighthearted distraction from the summer heat, and a chance to see top eaters like Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo in action. With Chestnut's recent legal issues not affecting his eligibility, fans will be watching to see if he can repeat as champion, and if Sudo can add to her 11 wins. As the community comes together to mark the nation's 250th birthday, the hot dog eating contest offers a unique and entertaining way to celebrate.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest marks the United States’ 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance Saturday after an eventful year for the annual wiener showdown and one of its stars.
Contest sponsor Nathan’s Famous was sold in January to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods. A few...
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