Second Annual Lobster Roll Eating Contest

LIKE LOBSTER? How about taking on an all-you-can-eat lobster roll buffet? On Saturday, September 10th, 2011 at 2 pm the Second Annual Lobster Roll Eating Contest will take place at the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival. Twelve lucky contestants will be chosen to compete. $1,000 is on the line with the winner receiving $600, second place taking home $250 and third place leaving with $150. The winner will receive bragging rights along with automatic entry into next year’s competition. The ten-minute eating frenzy is sponsored by The 401 Restaurant and the Pat Whitley Restaurant Show.

Two qualifying rounds will take place with the top six winners of each qualifying round receiving the right to compete in the Official Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Lobster Roll Eating Contest on September 10, 2011 at 2:00pm on the Seashell Stage.

1st Place Winner for 2010 was Matthew Stonie from Hampton, NH. Mathew devoured 23 ½ Lobster Roll’s in 10 minutes. 2nd Place Winner Tom Gilbert from Amherst, Massachusetts consumed 23 Lobster Roll’s. Taking 3rd Place was Phil Brunelli and 4th Place Eric Palmer.

Think you have what it takes? Then prove it… Qualifiers are open to those 18 years or older and applications will be taken on-line at www.hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com or at the 401 Restaurant, 401 Lafayette Road in Hampton NH. Entry is very limited and submitting an application does not guarantee entry into the event. If you are picked to be one of our contestants, you will receive a phone call or e-mail. Good Luck!

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