The logo design contest for Hot Dog Day 2024 is now open for submissions. The winning design will adorn the Hot Dog Day t-shirts, posters, and other merchandise and paraphernalia celebrating next ...

Kobayashi last competed in the July Fourth hot dog eating contest in 2009, when he was again defeated by nemesis Joey Chestnut: Kobayashi finished in second with 64½ hot dogs to Chestnut's 68.