Joey vs Miki at 250th Independence Day | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Get ready for the ultimate food showdown this Saturday at Coney Island — the 53rd Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, timed with America’s 250th Independence Day. Joey Chestnut, the 17-time champ on probation after a bar incident, and Miki Sudo, the 11-time queen with the women’s record, battle for their crowns in a 10-minute frenzy. With Joey holding the all-time record at 76 hot dogs and Miki’s 51 still standing as the women’s benchmark, this is more than just a contest — it’s a spectacle with history, drama, and live coverage on ESPN and ABC. Don’t miss the action — and the weird…