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Rufus Red Hots inaugural Hot Dog Eating Contest 2021

Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian
Monday, July 26, 2021

In honor of National Hot Dog month, Rufus Red Hots hosted its first Hog Dog Eating Contest Saturday, July 24, 2021, at its restaurant at 600 Broadway Street in Cape Girardeau. In the competition, 10 contestants took on the challenge of eating as many hot dogs as they could in seven minutes. Kyle "The Hitman" Hall took home the win by eating 14 hot dogs in the provided time. Dozens of people were also on-hand cheering on the contestants, and raffle prizes including free hot dogs and Vienna Beef merchandise were announced throughout the event.

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    Participants in Rufus Red Hots Hot Dog Eating Contest pose for a photo following the competition, held at 600 Broadway Street in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, July 24, 2021. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Participants attempt to eat as many hot dogs as they can in seven minutes during Rufus Red Hots Hot Dog Eating Contest Saturday, July 24, 2021, at its restaurant at 600 Broadway Street in Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Owner of Rufus Red Hots Yolanda Cawthon smiles while talking to attendees at Rufus Red Hots Hot Dog Eating Contest, held at 600 Broadway Street in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, July 24, 2021. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Nick Nauert, left, talks to friends after participating in Rufus Red Hots Hot Dog Eating Contest, held at 600 Broadway Street in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, July 24, 2021. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Participants attempt to eat as many hot dogs as they can in seven minutes during Rufus Red Hots Hot Dog Eating Contest Saturday, July 24, 2021, at its restaurant at 600 Broadway Street in Cape Girardeau. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Travis Lauck speaks with Rufus Red Hots owner Yolanda Cawthon following the Hot Dog Eating Contest held at the restaurant at 600 Broadway Street in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, July 24, 2021. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)
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    Kimberly Moore laughs while talking to friends  during Rufus Red Hots Hot Dog Eating Contest, held at 600 Broadway Street in Cape Girardeau on Saturday, July 24, 2021. (Brooke Holford ~ Southeast Missourian)