The Decatur Celebration and Heinkel's Packing merged to create the Inaugural Hot Dog Eating Contest, which included a semifinals evening at Curly's & the finals on Saturday, August 4th, 2012, at the Decatur Celebration.
Aric Lee served as emcee, while Neuhoff Media's Toby Tucker, Zach Dietmeier, & Jared Perry participated in the 5-minute Celebrity contest.
Peoria's John Palmgren claimed the first place prize of $500 cash & a 4-pack of all-inclusive Cardinals tickets. Tom Krigbaum captured second place ($250 cash & $100 to Heinkel's packing) & 'El Jeffe' Jeff Kastl snared third place ($100 cash & $50 to Heinkel's). |
