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March 28, 2024

Win a spot to represent Las Vegas in famous hot dog eating contest

2012 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest - NY NY

Sam Morris / Las Vegas Sun

Returning champion Sean Gordon shoves liquid soaked hot dogs into his mouth during a qualifying round for the annual Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest Saturday, April 28, 2012 at New York New York. The event was won by Gordon who will compete in the finals on July 4th at Coney Island.

2012 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

Ron Koch of Las Vegas powers through a hot dog during a qualifying round for the annual Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest Saturday, April 28, 2012 at New York New York. The event was won by returning champion Sean Gordon who will compete in the finals on July 4th at Coney Island. Launch slideshow »

A dogfight is coming to Las Vegas.

But don’t worry: this is a fight to relish.

It’s for a chance to win a spot in Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, N.Y.

The Nevada Hot Dog Eating Contest is slated for 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in front of the Brooklyn Bridge at New York-New York on the Strip.

A male and female winner will be crowned “Nevada Hot Dog Eating Champions” and represent Las Vegas in the July 4 finals at Coney Island.

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