Nathan's has claimed that's it's been hosting its hot dog eating contest on Independence Day since 1916 — but that's a hoax.

Joey Chestnut will greet Wichita Wind Surge fans and take part in a chili bun eating competition on April 17.

In this July 4, 2022, file photo, competitive eater Joey Chestnut wins with 63 hot dogs in the men's division at the 2022 Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, in ...

Hot dog! A pair of winners have again been crowned the hot-diggity-doggiest. On July 4, Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest saw tons of fans gather at Coney Island to watch the ...

Ever wondered why Nathan's started its iconic hot dog eating contest? Learn about the event's origins and the strange history of competitive eating.

A BBC reporter pranked AI by claiming to be a hot dog-eating champ. I decided to get in on the fun — with varying results.

Hot Dog Fest co-promoter Sef Gonzalez was excited but not 100 percent confident that an all-dog celebration would get a good reception. “Sure, hot dogs are the perfect summertime food, but would the ...

Watch the 2023 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on ESPN app and ESPN 2. Tuesday, July 4, 2023 NEW YORK -- Joey Chestnut has won Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 16th time after ...

How many hot dogs can you eat? Ten? Twenty? Sorry, pal. You don’t cut the mustard, but I’m betting a mustard-belt or two that there are a few Phoenicians who do ...