Big Ten Football Championship weekend is almost here, and with that comes the return of the St Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Championship! This year, reigning champ Geoff Esper will defend his title against Indiana locals Joey Chestnut and John Gephard as well as other top-ranked eaters. Last year Geoff won with 16 pounds 11.2 ounces eaten but rival Joey Chestnut still holds the record of 18 pounds, 9.6 ounces, set in 2018.

Competitors from around the world will have eight minutes to eat as much of St. Elmo’s infamous Shrimp cocktail, dubbed “The World’s Spiciest Food” by the Travel Channel.

This much-anticipated showdown will take place at the annual Big Ten Tailgate Town on South Street, Saturday, Dec. 7, starting at 3:30 p.m. For more details on the World Famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Championship, visit MajorLeagueEating.com.

Event: St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail Eating Championship