Cannoli Eating Contest Rules & Guidelines

Presented by Bright Harbor Foundation

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

🕔 Contest Start Time: 5:00 PM sharp

🏁 Contest End Time: By 6:00 PM

📍 Location: Bright Harbor Healthcare, 40 Bey Lea Road, Building A, Toms River, NJ

Categories

We will have two contest divisions:

Male Division
Female Division

Contestant Requirements

All contestants must check in by 4:45 PM.
A signed waiver is required (under 18 must have parent/guardian signature).
Pre-registration encouraged. Limited walk-up spots may be available.
Contestants must remain at their assigned table throughout the contest.

Official Rules

Contestants will have 5 minutes to eat as many cannoli as possible.
Hands are allowed – but no help from others.
Only plain water is allowed during the contest (provided at the table).
Cannoli must be completely swallowed to be counted – no half-eaten cannoli.
Spitting out, throwing up, or storing food in cheeks will result in disqualification.
In case of a tie, a 1-minute tie-breaker round will determine the winner.
No outside food, drinks, or utensils allowed.
Judges will monitor closely – their decisions are final.
Contestants must be respectful and keep it fun and friendly.

🏆 Prizes & Recognition

🏅 Male Division Champion
🏅 Female Division Champion
🎖 Bonus Awards: Most Enthusiastic Eater & Best Technique

Event Vibe

This contest is part of our Cupcakes & Couture Clothing Drive Celebration. Come for the cannoli, stay for the fun, and help us fill our outreach Winnebago with donated clothing!