Austin Hosts Second Annual Veggie Hot Dog Eating Contest

June 19, 2008 - PRLog -- Austin TX - Building on the theme, "No Meat, No Mercy," Austin will host the return of last year's inaugural veggie dog eating contest on:

Saturday, June 21st 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto

The annual Veggie Dog Eating Contest was created by iLoveMikeLitt, a local social group that puts together various artistic and cultural events, after a random conversation with The Hot Dog King, a local vendor who sells hot dogs on Red River Street.

Individuals can compete as solo competitors or as part of teams of two in the doubles category. Prizes from local businesses and national vegetarian-friendly companies will be awarded to the teams and persons eating the most  veggie dogs in 12 minutes.

A $5 cover includes a free Smart Dogs veggie dog and all-you-can eat NadaMoo ice cream until supplies run out.

Co-hosts this year are Deb O'Keefe from the MorningX on FM 101.5, and Chris Trew, co-founder of ColdTowne Theater. Deb and Chris are both vegetarians.  Other special guests include the local "plant-powered" firefighters and Laurel Elm, a life-long 9 year old vegan.

Contestants this year include last year's solo competitor champion, Colin "the Tim Duncan of competitive eating" Kalmbacher. Colin, a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and vegan for six years says, "What is more Austin than a bunch of vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores, all alongside each other, gorging themselves on hundreds of soy dogs for the sheer insanity of it?"

For more information go to www.ilovemikelitt.com.

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About iLoveMikeLitt:  a social group based out of Austin, Texas that puts together various artistic and cultural events. Last year's 1st Ever Veggie Hot Dog Eating Contest was the group's first event. This year's contest marks the group's 15th event as an organization.