4th of July in Brooklyn

The annual Nathan's hot dog eating contest, takes place on July 4th at Nathan's in Coney Island, on Surf Ave. . According to NathansFamous.com, the contest has been held each year since 1916 (with two exceptions: 1941 and 1971). The big showdown today is a re-match with two time defending champion Joey Chestnut trying to retain his title, while six time champion Takeru Kobayashi of Japan tries to win it back.

Right down the street from Nathan's, Peggy O'Neill's will host their annual hamburger eating contest...
Saturday, July 4
Peggy O'Neill's Annual Hamburger Eating Contest
Test your appetite on the American Classic Hamburger.
How many can you eat in 5 minutes?
Contest starts 2pm with cash prizes
DJ and MC James Quigley -3pm
The Malibu Girls - drink specials and giveaways.
4pm - Live Music with The Johnny Guitar Trio
Eating Contest and $5 32 oz Coors Lights open to all.
Registration and waiver are a must to eat in our contest so get here early.
at: Peggy O'Neill's
1904 Surf Ave.
(W. 16th St. at Keyspan Park)
Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 449-3200

Elsewhere in Brooklyn, our friend Lou will be hosting a BBQ at The Brazen Head...
Saturday, July 4
The Brazen Head's BBQ with Lou
featuringTandoori Chicken
Italian Sausage
Veggie Burgers
Corn on The Cob
Cole Slaw & Fixins
$5 contribution lets you enjoy as much as you like
5-9pm
Happy Hour all day & all night
$3 Glasses of Champagne
at:
The Brazen Head
228 Atlantic Ave. (between Court St. & Boerum Pl.)
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 488-0430
BrazenHeadBrooklyn.com