Bagel Eaters to Compete for National Title in Huntington

Do you really love Long Island bagels? Are you the next Takeru Kobayashi or Joey Chestnut? Do you like watching people binge eat food for sport?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might be interested in attending the first annual National Bagel Eating Contest in Huntington this weekend.

Whoever eats the most dough will receive some dough in return; the winner will be awarded a $500 cash prize.

Find out if you can shovel it down like a competitive eating legend at LaunchPad Huntington, located on the second floor of 315 Main St., from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday.

Any Long Islanders who want to compete for the National Bagel Eating title can enter the contest here. All competitors must be over 18 years of age.

Not a fan of eating beyond your personal comfort but still want to watch? Get your entry tickets here.

The event will include a bagel expo with bagel tastings, bagel art, bagel games and more.

The National Bagel Eating Contest is an American competitive-eating competition, produced by the National Bagel Association.

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