Chicken Wing Eating Contest
Join us for the ultimate wing eating championship at all WV Ribfest locations this year! $75 entry includes unlimited wings, drinks, and a FREE Ribfest t-shirt!
Register Now - $75About the Contest
WV Ribfest presents the ultimate Chicken Wing Eating Contest at all three locations! For $75, get unlimited wings, unlimited drinks, a FREE official Ribfest t-shirt, and the chance to win a massive championship trophy. 20 contestants per location will compete for glory!
$75 Entry Fee
Includes unlimited wings, drinks, and a FREE official Ribfest t-shirt!
Championship Trophy
Win a massive trophy and eternal bragging rights at Ribfest!
20 Contestants
Limited to 20 participants per location - register early!
Multiple Dates
Each location has its own contest date - check the schedule below!
Contest Rules
📋 1. Entry Fee
$75 per participant. Includes all-you-can-eat wings for 10 minutes, unlimited soda or beer during contest, and one FREE official WV Ribfest t-shirt.
⏱️ 2. Time Limit
Contestants will have 10 minutes to eat as many chicken wings as possible. Wings will be counted at the end of the time period.
🍗 3. Wing Style
All wings will be traditional Buffalo-style wings. Bones must be clean - meat remaining on bones will not count toward your total.
🤢 4. Keep It Down
All food must stay down for 2 minutes after the contest ends. If you can't keep it down, you're disqualified - no exceptions!
🏁 5. Winner Declaration
The contestant who eats the most wings (clean bones) in 10 minutes wins the championship trophy! In case of a tie, there will be a sudden death round.
What You Get
Unlimited Wings
All-you-can-eat chicken wings for the full 10 minutes of competition
Unlimited Drinks
Unlimited soda or beer during the contest to wash down those wings
FREE T-Shirt
One official WV Ribfest t-shirt included with your entry
The Prize
Championship Trophy
Take home a massive championship trophy and eternal bragging rights as the WV Ribfest Wing Eating Champion!
Contest Schedule
Each location has its own contest date. Limited to 20 contestants per location. Register early - spots fill fast!
📍 Charleston
Date: Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Contest Time: TBA
Participants: 20 contestants max
Location: TBA, Charleston, WV
📍 Huntington
Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Contest Time: TBA
Participants: 20 contestants max
Location: Harris Riverfront Park, Huntington, WV
📍 Marmet
Date: Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Contest Time: TBA
Participants: 20 contestants max
Location: Marmet City Park, Marmet, WV
Register to Compete - $75 Entry
Entry Fee: $75 per participant
Includes: All-you-can-eat wings for 10 minutes, unlimited drinks during contest, and one FREE official WV Ribfest t-shirt!
Limited to 20 contestants per location - Register early!
How to Register
Register with the Form Below
Complete all required fields to secure your spot
Purchase Your Ticket
Click the ticket button after registration to complete payment
STEP 2: Purchase Your Ticket
Complete your registration by purchasing your $75 entry ticket below
🎟️ Buy Your Ticket Now - $75