Competitions

American Idol

Will the next 'American Idol' superstar be from Philly?

Three weeks before competition, Miss America hit with more scandal

Enjoy hot dogs and beer on Royal Boucherie's upstairs deck

Royal Boucherie patio

Made in America hosting competition to choose festival's food vendors

Miss America board members resign following new pageant policies

Family-Friendly

This year's Lucky's Last Chance Wiener Dog Race will be the largest yet

dachshund

Former Eagles receiver Jason Avant competing on 'American Ninja Warrior'

Jason Avant American Ninja Warrior

The Miss America competition no longer includes a swimsuit segment

Eating Contests

These competitors ate hundreds of Hostess Donettes in just six minutes

Carroll - Hostess Donettes Eating Competition

Local kids finalists in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Dozens of restaurants will compete at Burger Brawl

Burger

'American Ninja Warrior' is filming in Philly this weekend

American Ninja Warrior

Enjoy unlimited guacamole samples at annual Guac Off at Morgan's Pier

'Real Housewives' Teresa Giudice will be at live beauty competition in Philly

Teresa Giudice

Thousands to watch track & field stars compete at 124th Penn Relays

Carroll - 2016 Penn Relays

If you love oysters, don't miss Oyster House's Shuck Fest

Oyster House

At Margarita Rumble, sample bars' favorites then you be the judge

Margarita

Local teen Cam Anthony to perform on FOX’s 'Showtime at the Apollo'

Cam Anthony

Winner of adult science fair gets one year supply of PBR

microscope

National Dog Show

15 photos from the National Dog Show

Carroll - 2017 National Dog Show in Oaks, PA

Artists compete against each other on shared canvas during Super Art Fight

Color Pencils

Explore every corner of Wissahickon Valley Park through this fall fitness challenge

Valley Green

PHOTOS: Step up your grilling game - take advice from local barbecuer with 700+ awards

Carroll - Butchs BBQ

Lifeguards to compete in Red Bull Surf + Rescue event in Atlantic City

Red Bull Surf + Rescue in Atlantic City

Sample unlimited burgers, tacos, wings at annual Burger Brawl

Burger Brawl

Prepare to eat a ton of oysters at Shuck Fest

close up of oysters

Police, firefighters strive to be the biggest loser

Carroll - Battle of the Badges

Get ready for another Guac Off

Help pick winner of Florida Keys-inspired cocktail competition

Dim Sum House cocktail

'Amazing Race'-style game gets locals to find adventure in their city

Competition asks amateur bakers to make treats using beer

Carroll - Romona Susans Bakery Cookies

20 local chefs to compete in chili competition

3rd Annual Chili Competition

Craftsman Row Saloon's one-year party includes $1 bites, eating competition

Craftsman Row Saloon One Year Party

Cocktail competition ends with free drinks for attendees

Gallery: 13th annual Pumpkin Chunkin'

Carroll - Pumpkin Chunkin at Rowan University

Sly Fox is bringing music and KanJam together for outdoor festival

Pat's King of Steaks to host Hillary vs. Bernie Sandwich Showdown

Pat's King of Steaks

Drexel Food Lab competing in James Beard 'Blended Burger Project'

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Meet the four local students competing in this week's Scripps National Spelling Bee

Attend the First Person Arts Grand Slam at World Cafe Live

World Cafe Live

It's a 'Guac Off' at Morgan's Pier

Guacamole

Attend a chili cook-off at The Fillmore Philadelphia

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