(Trenton, NJ) -- Following a narrow victory in 2024 of a quarter of a sandwich, Geoffrey Esper, three-time Case’s Pork Roll-Eating Champion of the World, will return to Trenton, NJ, to compete against other top-ranked eaters from around the nation, seeking his fourth consecutive title at the ninth-annual World Famous Case’s Pork Roll-Eating Championship at the home of the Trenton Thunder.
The competition will take place at 2:30pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Trenton Thunder Ballpark -- 1 Thunder Rd., Trenton, NJ. The event is part of RiverFest, presented by Case's Pork Roll, which will take place on Saturday, September 13, from 11:00pm to 4:00pm at Trenton Thunder Ballpark.
At the 2024 event, Esper consumed 44.5 Case’s Pork Roll Sandwiches in 10 minutes, defeating top eaters James Webb and Nick Wehry, who ate 44.25 and 42.5 sandwiches respectively.
“We are thrilled to sanction the ninth-annual Pork Roll Eating Championship in Trenton,” said George Shea, emcee at Major League Eating. “Eating champions from around the world are hungry for this title, and we are eager to see if Geoffrey Esper will be able to fight off multiple challenges to be crowned for the fourth consecutive year.”
Esper will face fierce competition this year from the #6-ranked Nick Wehry from Tampa, FL.
Other top-ranked eaters from around the world will also compete for the Pork Roll title: #15- ranked George Chiger, #20-ranked Crazy Legs Conti, #21-ranked Larell Marie Mele, #38 Radim Dvoracek, and #43-ranked Rene Rovtar.
For tickets and information on the fun and games happening during the festival, visit www.RiverfestNJ.com.
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Event Info
What: The Trenton Thunder World Famous Case's Pork Roll Eating Championship
When: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Time: 2:30pm ET
Where: Trenton Thunder Ballpark - 1 Thunder Rd, Trenton, NJ 08611
About the Trenton Thunder
The Trenton Thunder have drawn over 11 million fans over 32 years and have won the three major awards that Minor League Baseball teams can win; the Johnson Trophy for the "Nation's Best Franchise", the Larry MacPhail Trophy for Outstanding Club Promotion, and the Bob Frietas Award for Long-Term Success (Given by Baseball America). The team has given back over $9.8 million worth of goods, services, and monetary donations through the Grand Slam We Care Foundation.
About Major League Eating
Major League Eating (MLE) is the world governing body of all stomach-centric sports and conducts more than 80 events annually, including the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, N.Y. For more information visit www.MajorLeagueEating.com, www.facebook.com/eatfast, www.twitter.com/eatingcontest.
Media Contact: Shea Communications LLC
George Shea, (917) 584-0988, gshea@sheacommunications.com
Kinsey Watson, (929) 696-4580, kinsey@sheacommunications.com
