News about Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest • Joey Chestnut

As always, this year's festivities were held on July 4. The event typically takes place outside the original Nathan's location in Coney Island near Brooklyn, New York. Joey Chestnut took home his 17th title with 70.5 hot dogs in the men's competition.

The annual gastronomic battle, which dates back to 1972, is held in front of the original Nathan's Famous' restaurant at New York's Coney Island and draws large crowds of fans, many in foam hot dog hats. Competitors in the men's and women's categories chow down as many hot dogs as possible in 10 minutes.

Miki Sudo Wins 11th Women's Title at Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Remains Undefeated. Brenton Blanchet is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. He has been working at PEOPLE since 2022.