Italian Fest Collinsville IL
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Check back in September for full details about the 2026 Italian Fest!!!

Join us for the Annual Pizza Eating Contest on the Milano Stage

pizza eating contest
2026 Online Registration

Fee: $10

Maximum Number of Contestants: 10

Required Age: 18+

Eating Contest Rules:

Six minutes to eat as many pieces of cheese pizza as one can.
A whole piece must be eaten before the next piece, this includes the crust.
No stacking. Must eat one piece at a time.
Any piece not finished by the allotted time shall not count. No half slices.
Vomiting is an automatic DQ.
If a contestant finishes they shall throw their hands in the air to signal they are done.
In the event of a tie, we will have an eat off. (first to finish wins! food type TBD)
Winner receives a t-shirt and picture with the championship belt.

Our Previous Pizza Eating Contests

Italian Fest Event Guidelines

Here is a list of guidelines that will help make Italian Fest enjoyable and safe for everyone!

  • In the event of an emergency, please listen to and follow the directions of Event Staff and Rescue/Emergency professionals.
  •  Italian Fest attendees are expected to avoid unnecessary risks and exercise common sense.
  • Fireworks, firearms, knives, swords, weapons, and explosive materials are strictly prohibited.
  • Pets are not permitted. However, registered service animals are welcome, but you will be asked to show your papers for your service animal as well as clean-up bags.
  • No Bikes, Skateboards, or Scooters allowed.
  • Trash goes into the trash receptacles. Help us make sure the city of Collinsville can stay clean.
  • As a guest of Italian Fest please treat the Main Street buildings and grounds with respect. These historic buildings cannot stand up to abuse, ill-use, or being climbed on. Please conduct yourself and your children in such a way that we can continue to host Italian Fest here for years to come.

Click here for a downloadable copy of the guidelines