Stars and Stripes festival at Carson Mall to feature hot dog, watermelon eating contests
Competitors of all ages and appetites can bring their hungry selves to the Carson Mall in Carson City this Saturday for the second annual day of fun, games and food known as Carson Mall's Stars and Stripes Festival.
There will be games, food and assorted activities, including a watermelon eating contest, along with a hot dog eating competition.
Registration begins at 3 p.m. and contests start at 4 p.m. Activities begin at 2 p.m.
Contests will feature three categories: Kids and teens, women and men. Along with bragging rights there will be prizes awarded to winners including Amazon and Sportsman's Warehouse gift cards, along with other gifts and prizes.
Contact Chelsea at (775) 671-8150 for more information. You can follow the Carson Mall activities on Facebook here.
Other activities are planned and there will be plenty of food for those not eating in contests, organizers say. Carson Mall is located at 1313 S Carson St, Carson City.