Experience

Satchmo’s Brat Eating Contest

Get ready for one of the wildest spectacles of the day. The Satchmo’s Brat Eating Contest is a full-throttle, no-holds-barred battle where competitors go bite-for-bite in a race against the clock. The crowd roars, the energy builds, and the stakes climb with every brat devoured. It’s messy, intense, and unbelievably fun to watch!

Rules:

• Contest lasts 3 minutes
• Must eat both brat and bun
• No outside help or interference
• If you'd like to participate, sign up at The Information Tent the day of the event.
• Participants will receive a Satchmo’s T-shirt they must wear during the contest
• Participants who throw items or water off the stage will be disqualified and removed from the festival

Beer Stein Hoisting Competition

This is where strength meets sheer determination. The Beer Stein Hoisting Competition challenges contestants to hold heavy steins, filled to the brim with water, straight out in front of them; no breaks, no shaking, no mercy. What starts as confidence quickly turns into a true test of endurance as arms begin to tremble and the crowd counts down every second. It’s a battle of willpower as much as muscle, and only the steadiest competitors will outlast the rest.  This competition features separate Men’s and Women’s heats, each delivering its own round of high-energy endurance and crowd-cheering intensity.

Rules:

• Must hold steins straight out in front with arms fully extended
• No bending arms or lowering steins
• No spilling or dumping water
• Contestants are eliminated when form breaks
• If you'd like to participate, sign up at The Information Tent the day of the event.
• Participants who throw items off the stage or dump out water will be disqualified and removed from the festival.

Wiener Dog Race

Prepare for maximum cuteness and unpredictable fun. In the Wiener Dog Race, adorable pups dressed as tiny hot dogs dash down the track with enthusiasm, confusion, and plenty of personality. Some sprint straight to the finish, others get distracted along the way, but every race is packed with laughs and unforgettable moments. The best part? These lovable racers are adoptable, so you might just leave with a new best friend.

Frozen T-Shirt Contest

Things are about to get cold and chaotic. The Frozen T-Shirt Contest throws teams into a frantic race to thaw, stretch, and somehow wrestle a rock-solid frozen shirt onto a teammate. It’s a hilarious mix of strategy, teamwork, and pure desperation as competitors twist, slam, and shake the shirts in a race against time. Expect big laughs, wild moments, and a whole lot of icy determination.

Rules:

• 3 Teams of 2 people
• Each team receives 1 frozen T-shirt
• Shirt must be placed on ONE teammate
• Teams may only use the stage floor to break/loosen the shirt
• If you'd like to participate, sign up at The Information Tent the day of the event.

Lawn Games

Step into a larger-than-life playground where classic backyard games get supersized. Towering Jenga stacks teeter with every move, giant Connect 4 boards turn into strategic showdowns, and oversized Cornhole brings out friendly competition in everyone. Whether you’re playing to win or just for fun, these games deliver nonstop laughs, casual competition, and the perfect way to kick back and enjoy the festival atmosphere.

Cram the Camry

How many people can you fit into a single car? In Cram the Camry, the answer is always: more than you think. Watch as teams squeeze, stack, and contort their way into a Findlay Toyota Camry, turning a simple challenge into a hilarious spectacle. Every inch counts, every position matters, and the crowd can’t look away as the numbers climb higher and higher. It’s ridiculous, high-energy fun that proves teamwork—and flexibility—go a long way.

Rules:

• All participants must fit completely inside the vehicle
• All doors must fully close
• No unsafe positioning
• Final count is taken once doors are shut
• If you'd like to participate, sign up at The Findlay Toyota Booth the day of the event.