(TRENTON, NJ) -- Following a narrow victory in 2023, Geoffrey Esper, two-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 third 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 3:30 P.M. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Trenton Thunder Ballpark -- 1 Thunder Rd., Trenton, NJ. The event is part of RiverFest, presented by Case's Pork Rolls, which will take place on Saturday, September 21, from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Trenton Thunder Ballpark.
At the 2023 event, Esper consumed 43.5 Case’s Pork Roll Sandwiches in 10 minutes, defeating world record holders Joey Chestnut and James Webb, both of whom cleared just 43 rolls.
“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 third consecutive year.”
Esper will face fierce competition this year from the #4-ranked James Webb from Sydney, Australia and 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 Larellmarie, #44-ranked William Myers and #48-ranked Julie Goldberg.
For tickets and information on the fun and games happening during the festival, visit www.RiverfestNJ.com.
Event Info:
What: The Trenton Thunder World Famous Case's Pork Roll Eating Championship
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 3:30pm ET
WHERE: Trenton Thunder Ballpark - 1 Thunder Rd, Trenton, NJ 08611
About The Trenton Thunder
The Trenton Thunder have drawn over 10.7 million fans over 30 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 $8.5 million worth of goods, services, and monetary donations through Trenton Thunder Charities, under the Grand Slam We Care Foundation umbrella. The Thunder can be found online at trentonthunder.com.
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
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