CONTEST RULE
- All contestants must be 18 years and older as of October 10, 2026
- Participation in this event will be at the discretion of the park, as they reserve the right to review an entrant’s qualifications and accomplishments.
- No show will forfeit their placement and alternate will be chosen.
- Each participant will be given one (1) Pumpkin Pie
- Winners decided by volume of Pumpkin Pie consumed in 10 minutes
- Pumpkin Pie cannot be touched or manipulated by eaters prior to start
- Participants can drink as much room temperature (or colder) liquid while eating
- Participant must finish one slice prior to starting another
- Participants must remain seated during the competition
- Any Pumpkin Pie that passes the lips into the mouth must stay in the mouth
- Pumpkin Pie cannot be diluted, dunked, or have liquids poured on
- Pumpkin Pie cannot be separated, torn, or otherwise modified
- Pumpkin Pie cannot be mashed or balled
- All reasonable efforts must be made to keep food intact
- For this event, Pumpkin Pie must be picked up and eaten as they are intended to be eaten
- Any reversal during the 10 minutes of Pumpkin Pie Eating Championship will result in immediate disqualification
- After the 10 minutes of the Pumpkin Pie Eating Championship is over, a 30 second “Chipmunking Rule” is enforced where any Pumpkin Pie that remains in the mouth must be cleared (eaten) in 30 seconds without using hands to clear it
- Participants must show an empty mouth at the 30 second mark (or prior).
- If Pumpkin Pie remains in the mouth, a penalty will be assessed (additional ounce added)
- After the 10-minute Eating Championship is over, a 2 minute “No Reversal Rule” is enforced (concurrent with the Chipmunking Rule) where any Pumpkin Pie that is eaten must remain “down” for 2 minutes after the Eating Championship is over
- If you are going to “reverse” step away and get out of everyone’s view
- Be respectful of other participants and remain in your own eating area
- If you are feeling sick, slow down or stop
- If you catch someone cheating, please stay calm
- All judges’ decisions are final
- Win AND lose, graciously
- Once contest is over, any leftover Pumpkin Pie is yours to keep! BONUS!!!