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Taulelle Concessions: Corndog Eating Contest

Friday, August 7th, 2026
2:30PM for Juniors (Aged 8-15)

Saturday, August 8th, 2026
2:30PM for Adults (Age 16+)

Prizes for each age group
  • 1st Place Winners will receive a $100 Scheels Gift Card, a $40 Taulelle Concessions Voucher, and a Trophy
  • 2nd Place Winners will receive a $40 Taulelle Concessions Voucher

Who Can Enter: It is FREE for anyone to enter their age group
When to be there: Check in 15 minutes before your contest start time
Where is it: Front Porch (South of Grand Stands)
What You Will Need:
  1. You will need to pre-register by 7PM on Aug. 6th, so we can send you a confirmation email needed for check in. Walk-ins may be accepted if there is room.
  2. An appetite. Bibs are optional.
Contest Rules:
  1. A limit of 10 contestants allowed. All contestants must be registered by 11:59PM the day before. Contest spots will be filled in the order entries are received.
  2. A contestant standby list will be created in case there are any dropouts or no-shows. In the event of no-shows and no standby contestants, we will accept a walk up from the crowd, provided they fill out a registration/consent form before the contest.
  3. Junior Contestants will have 6 Minutes to eat (including swallowing) as many corndogs as possible.
  4. Adult Contestants will have 8 minutes to eat (including swallowing) as many corndogs as possible.
  5. Entire corndog (minus the stick) must be consumed in order to be counted.
  6. Only the sticks of the fully eaten corndogs will be counted for results.
  7. All corndog sticks must be completely removed and placed on the plate before consuming any corndog. No stick may be placed in the mouth.
  8. No utensils are allowed. Contestants may use hands only.
  9. No outside food or drink is allowed. Water will be provided by the contest, along with the contestant’s choice of a Ketchup or Mustard condiment.
  10. Any contestant who vomits, chokes, appears in distress, or cannot continue safely will be pulled from the contest and disqualified. Please compete carefully.
  11. Judges may stop the contest for any contestant or reason at any time for health or safety reasons. All judges’ decisions are final.
  12. In the event of a tie, judges will hold a brief tiebreaker. Tiebreaker rules will be explained at that time.
  13. By participating, contestants agree to follow all contest rules and any verbal directions from judges and event staff.

Taulelle Concessions: Corn Dog Eating Contest

This is a Registration Request form. Registration is not guaranteed and depends on contest size and available spots. Requests are processed in the order received. You will receive a confirmation email if a spot is available, or a notice that you are on the waiting list if the contest is full. Please watch for this important email
Contest Group

By checking this box, I acknowledge and agree that this action constitutes my electronic signature. I certify that I am either (1) an adult age 18 or older agreeing on my own behalf, or (2) the parent or legal guardian of the minor contestant and I consent on the contestant’s behalf to participate in the Taulelle Concessions Corndog Eating Contest.

I understand that participation involves inherent risks, including but not limited to choking, gagging, vomiting, aspiration, allergic reaction, illness, serious injury, or death. I represent that I am, or the minor contestant is, physically able to participate and will stop immediately if unwell or if directed to stop.

In exchange for being allowed to participate, I voluntarily assume all risks and, on behalf of myself and/or the minor contestant, release and hold harmless the Sioux Empire Fair Association, Inc., Taulelle Concessions, and their organizers, judges, volunteers, venue representatives, agents, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from or related to participation, except to the extent caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.

By checking this box, I confirm that I have read and understand the contest rules and this waiver, and I voluntarily agree to its terms.

I agree to the terms and conditions
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