Wilson's Corn Eating Competition

For the first time in Indiana State Fair history, we’re hosting our biggest showdown of epic proportions: Wilson's Corn Eating Competition! Join us on August 10 at the Corteva Coliseum for this high-energy, butter-dripping, kernel-flying event where guests will go head-to-head and cob-to-cob competing to devour the most ears of sweet Indiana corn in a race against the clock.

Contestants will chow down on 6 ears of corn as fast as they can - no butter, no breaks, just pure corn-fueled glory. Sponsored by Wilson Farms, this a-maize-ing showdown is as fun to watch as it is to win!

Official Contest Rules

• Each contestant must be registered, sign a waiver and ready to participate.
• Contestants must be 13+ years old to participate (parents or guardians must sign a wavier for 13-17 year olds).
• The contest will be based on eating 6 ears of corn the fastest.
• Contestants will be given a 5-minute window to eat the 6 ears of corn.
• In case of a tie, there will be a speed tiebreaker round: 2 ears of corn.
• Contestants must eat the corn using only their hands. No utensils allowed.
• Contestants should eat the corn in a normal manner (eating from the cob). Eating in any other way (such as by cutting the corn off the cob) is prohibited.
• No chewing or swallowing assistance allowed.
• Contestants are allowed to drink water that is provided.
• Contestants must eat the corn ears cleanly, meaning there should be minimal waste. If the corn is partially uneaten or not finished properly, it may not be counted.
• A clear set of judges will determine who ate the most corn in the allotted time.
• The winner is the contestant who eats the finishes the 6 cobs the fastest.