Food Challenges and Eating Contests

FOOD: 7 insanely hot wings

TIME LIMIT: 7 minutes

BUSINESS: Chute Rooster

LOCATION: Hill City

REWARD: T-shirt and a place on the Wall of Flame

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7 wings, 7 minutes and one “Mile of Hell” – that’s the challenge here at the Chute Rooster in Hill City. Surrounded by the beautiful Black Hills, you get to wash this down with a pint of beer.

FOOD: 28-inch pizza
TIME LIMIT: 1 hour
TEAM OPTION: 2 people
BUSINESS: Boss’s Pizza & Chicken
LOCATIONS: Brookings, Keystone, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Tea, Yankton
REWARD: $200 in gift certificates and no charge for the challenge pizza
PRICE: $75 (but free if you finish)

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Pick three toppings (two of which must be meat) and dive in at Boss’ Pizza & Chicken across the state to win $200 in gift certificates. You also have the option to take the challenge with a friend. No bathroom breaks, no leaving the table. Can you be the Boss?

FOOD: 16 pieces of chicken, 1 lb. of French fries, and two sides

TIME LIMIT: 45 minutes

BUSINESS: The Keg

LOCATION: Sioux Falls

REWARD: A t-shirt, your picture with the Yard Bird Challenge Champion Belt, a place on the Wall of Fame, no charge for your competition chicken, and they’ll post your picture on their Facebook page.

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Pick your sides and attack this challenge. The Keg’s chicken is legendary, so you’ll enjoy the ride whether you win or not.

FOOD: Nick’s legendary sliders

TIME LIMIT: 75 minutes

BUSINESS: Nick’s Hamburgers

LOCATION: Brookings

REWARD: A spot on the Wall of Fame, a hooded sweatshirt, a coupon for a free burger, and no charge for your competition burgers.

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These sliders are legendary for SDSU students past and present. Don’t let the small size fool you. To conquer this challenge, you must beat the record (27 hamburgers in 58 minutes, as of 8/15/22). The challenge is only available from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, so prep your stomach and your watch as you prepare for grilled-meat greatness.

FOOD: A 6-lb. hamburger & fries meal

TIME LIMIT: 30 minutes

BUSINESS: Uncle Louie’s Diner

LOCATIONS: Sturgis and Spearfish

REWARD: Free meal and a t-shirt

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Known for its welcoming diner atmosphere, Uncle Louie’s two South Dakota locations offer this legendary challenge that has yet to be conquered. Are you the person to change that?

FOOD: 5 pounds of chips, waffle fries, cheese, beef and toppings

TIME LIMIT: 45 minutes

BUSINESS: Over Time Sports Grill & Bar

LOCATION: Sioux Falls

REWARD: Shirt, hat, a plaque on the Wall of Fame, and no cost for the nachos ($19.99)

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It’s not on the menu, but the Wall of Fame proves the existence of this challenge. Are you prepared to break a most crunchy record?

FOOD: 5 lbs. of food

TIME LIMIT: 1 hour

BUSINESS: Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews

LOCATIONS: Rapid City & Sioux Falls

REWARD: T-shirt, name on Wall of Fame, and no charge for the $49.99 challenge

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Strap in. The top and bottom “buns” of this burger are patty melts. Not decadent enough? The middle bun is a grilled cheese, and the sandwich features burger patties, bacon, pulled pork, boneless chicken wings, BBQ and sriracha sauce, and fried eggs, jalapenos, and pickles. Plus fries. BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE!

FOOD: Nachos covered with cheese, beef or chicken, onions, tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, and jalapenos

TIME LIMIT: One sitting

BUSINESS: Stadium Sports Grill

LOCATIONS: Spearfish and Belle Fourche

REWARD: A t-shirt and the meal is free

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“We dare you.” That’s what the Stadium menu says. Will you channel your best Macho Man Randy Savage for the occasion? We sure hope so. 

FOOD: A massive burger, 1 lb. of fries, and a 22-oz. beverage

TIME LIMIT: 30 minutes

BUSINESS: RB GrillHouse and Sports Bar

LOCATION: Yankton

REWARD: Your name goes on a plaque on the wall, and the meal is free

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This burger may be messy, but it’s not messing around. Three pounds of beef, five slices of cheese, and pulled pork, onions, mushrooms, homemade coleslaw and some secret sauce make this burger legendary. Will it make you a legend? Only one way to find out…