World Poutine Eating Championship 2024 in Toronto

Your challenge is several pounds of hot Canadian poutine made of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy—all to be consumed within a few minutes. Don't even think of using a fork or drinking because you won't have time to chew; just swallow, swallow, swallow, and quickly! There's no use in wearing gloves as well, since you will be covered with food up to your elbows. The only thing that matters is your wide-open mouth and a passion for poutine. That's exactly how you can describe the World Poutine Eating Championship in Toronto.

Schedule & Dates

The world's largest competition of its kind, the World Poutine Eating Championship is annually held in Toronto, normally in October. However, the competition had to take a hiatus for several years, starting in 2019. The contest made a triumphant return in 2024 as part of Smoke's Poutinerie Smoke-A-Palooza in August. The event takes place at 3:30 pm on August 10th.

Prizes

With a total of $9,500 of prize money divided between six winners, the contest definitely offers a motive to compete. The first place receives a prize of $5,000, followed by the second place with $2,000, and third place with $1,000. The fourth place gets $700, while the fifth and sixth winners receive $500 and $300, respectively.

Location

The championship unfolds at the Yonge-Dundas Square, located in the heart of Downtown Toronto. Situated on the corner of the intersection of Yonge Street and Done Street East, the square has long become a prime tourist attraction in the capital of Ontario.