The Ultimate Bologna Showdown 2026

Schedule

Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

UT Recsports-Sutherland Fields | Knoxville, TN

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The 2026 Ultimate Bologna Showdown, brought to you by Dead End BBQ and Elm Hill Meats, is a FREE competitive bologna eating event you won’t want to miss! 🍖🔥
Join us May 9th at the RecSports Field Complex for a day of exciting eats and a $10,000 prize purse 🤑
Some of the top-ranked eaters in attendance include Joey Chestnut AND MORE!
We hope to see you there! 👋
https://www.deadendbbq.com/ultimate-bologna-showdown/
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UT Recsports-Sutherland Fields, 3620 Sutherland Ave NW, Knoxville, TN 37919, United States

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