Empanada Eating Contest
Do You Have What It Takes?
Think you can eat four empanadas faster than anyone else? Prove it at the Empanada Eating Contest during the 4th Annual Tampa Bay Empanada Festival on Saturday & Sunday, April 18th & 19th at 6:30 PM!
Competition Details:
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Win! Derby Lane
Max Competitors: 6
Entry Fee: FREE
Winner Receives:
- Champion’s Award
- Ultimate bragging rights
Rules & Guidelines:
- Contestants will be given four empanadas.
- The first person to fully consume and swallow all four wins.
- No spitting or regurgitation—if any food is spit up, you will be disqualified.
- You must open your mouth to confirm everything has been swallowed before being declared the winner.
- Water is allowed during the contest.
- You must be at least 18 years old to enter.
- Respect fellow competitors and stay within your designated eating area.
- Judges' decisions are final.
Think you've got what it takes? Sign up now and take your shot at empanada glory!
- Step 1 - Arrive at Festival and check-in with the DJ.
- Step 2 - Print & Fill Out This Release Form & Bring to Festival
- Step 3 - The competition is at 6:30pm
If you have any questions, please e-mail us.