Meet The 2011 Hot Dog Eating Champ!
Webster Springs resident Gabino Vasquez captured the 3WS Double Dog Dare Championship on Saturday night (July 16) at the Nicholas County Fair in Summersville. The event, sponsored by Custard Stand Hot Dog Chili, is in its third year at the fair. In the photo with the champ are Dee and Angie Cowger of Custard Stand Food Products and Nicholas County Fair Queen Mackenzie Mullins.
In his winning effort, Vasquez downed 12 1/2 hot dogs during the 10 minute contest to take home the grand prize. A total of seven contestants, including the Nicholas County Fair Queen, participated.
For his winning efforts, Vasquez collected the 3WS Double Dog Dare trophy, t-shirt and a cash prize of $200. The 3WS Double Dog purse was sweetened by Summersville Mayor Robert Shafer, who added $100 to the grand prize.
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