Gobblefest 2025: Hotdogs, Heart, and Hope for a Cure

Gobblefest returns next Saturday on April 26th immediately following the Senior Day Softball game. Hosted by the Makona Men’s Fraternity, this year’s event will bring students from all over campus together again for a day of competitive eating to fight Leukemia and Lymphoma. Students representing campus organizations will compete to see who can eat the most hotdogs in a timed round while the audience looks on. This year each organization will submit two individuals; one person will be focused on gobbling hotdogs while the other supports them with water, napkins, and unwrapping hotdogs.

“It’s this beautiful chaotic mixture of absurdity and heart,” said Leo Hernandez-Garza, event director and Makona Vice-President elect. “One second you’re watching someone inhale five hotdogs in a minute and the next you’re reminded why it matters because the money is going toward fighting leukemia. We’re proud to say that all proceeds and profits from Gobblefest will go directly to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.”

Shirts and hotdogs will be sold at both the Friday and Saturday games and QR codes will be available for those who want to donate directly to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as well. “We’re not just hosting a contest,” said Hernandez-Garza. “We’re showing that students aren’t powerless to affect change and can have fun while standing for a good cause. Having everyone help support our mission can help us boost the reach. Every person who shares a post, buys a shirt, or shows up to the softball games or Gobblefest helps make a difference in the fight against blood cancer!”

Gobblefest attendance is free and open to all students, faculty, staff, and guests. The competition will begin shortly after the final whistle of the Saturday senior softball game. Please join us for softball, food, fun, prizes, and fighting blood cancer next Friday and Saturday.