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The eating contest for the Pekin 4th of July is upon us! Here is the information you need to know regarding the event.
The watermelon contest will be held July 4, Immediately following the Prince & Princess Contest (1 p.m.)
The Corn on the Cob contest will be held immediately following the Baby Contest (2:30 p.m.)
1. Participants must be 18 years or older.
2. Participants must sign this liability waiver before participating in each contest.
3. Each participant participating in the watermelon eating contest will receive a dedicated watermelon piece designed by the Pekin Community Betterment.
4. Each participant participating in the corn on the cob eating contest will receive a predetermined amount of corn.
5. Participants may only use their hands to eat the food.
6. Participants must keep their hands behind their backs until the starting signal is given.
7. The participant who finishes all of their watermelon first or eats the most in 5 minutes will be declared the winner.
8. In the event of a tie, a tiebreaker will be determined by a sudden-death round.
9. The winner will receive a prize determined by the Pekin Community Betterment Organization.