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Are you ready for some fun in the sun

this Independence Day?

Join us on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Riverside Park for

"Dog Days of Summer," brought to you by The Source and

in partnership with the City of Vero Beach’s

“Independence Day On The Indian River.”

We'll be hosting two exciting hot dog competitions from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., so plan to come early and enjoy eating, watching, and competing in everything hot dogs!

PRIZES!

COMPETE AGAINST

PROFESSIONAL EATERS!

To Sign Up Email

Brenda.Sposato@iamthesource.org

Michael Jenkins

2023 Hot Dog

Eating Champion

Katina DeJarnett

Professional eater &

Popular YouTuber

Randy Santel

Record Holder of Worldwide

Food Challenge Wins

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Bruce Douglas,

Christian FM

MEET THE JUDGES

Joe Chiarella,

Sihle Insurance Group

Bruce spent more than 15 years behind the mic as part of the Christian FM morning show, and today serves as the Director of Content and Community Relations.

Joe Chiarella is an Agency Owner, Risk Management Specialist, and Educational Liaison at Sihle Insurance Group.

ANNOUNCING

Katrina DeJarnett,

Professional Eater and Youtuber

Randy Santel,

Professional Eater,

and Record Holder of Worldwide

Food Challenge Wins

John Cotugno was elected to the Vero Beach City Council in 2021 and began serving as Mayor in 2022. He resides in Central Beach with his wife, Jan Williams, and rescue dog Roxie.

Thomas Miller is a popular food blogger & social media influencer - in Vero Beach and the Treasure Coast, Thomas Miller's "foodie tribe" tops 125,000 people.

Stacy Cook is the creative mind behind Vero Beach Foodie, Vero Vine and a visionary in the realms of Digital Marketing & Community Engagement.

Meet the Nine Top Dog Contenders

THE 4TH OF JULY EVENT FOOD FRENZY PARTICIPANTS

• Off the Hook
  
• The Da Joe
  
• Daniel Caporrino/Popcorn
  
• Kona Ice
  
• The Source
  
• Poppa Tom’s Seafood Specialties
  
• Florida Juice Company
  

• Happy Grill-more
  
• Aretha’s Kitchen
  
• Momma’s Seafood
  
• Ketchup’s Hotdogz
  
• Snowballs Seafood & Wings
  
• Wilke's 14 Bones
  
• Mrs. Mac’s Filling Station
  
• Wafflinis

Traffic Marshalls:

We need 1 person for shift one - 12:30-2:30 PM

And 4 people for shift two – 2-4 PM

Tasks include locating the traffic team leader who will provide you with the vests. Once you have retrieved a vest, we will give you instructions regarding the designated location to which you will be assigned. Your primary responsibility will be to direct traffic to the designated parking area.

Top Dog Competition & Hot Dog Eating Contest: Runners:

We need 10 people to sign up for this role from 1 PM - 4 PM

As a runner, your main responsibility will be to assist the judges and keep track of how many hot dogs the contestants consume. Each participant will require a friendly volunteer to provide support. One group of runners will be assigned to the Top Dog Competition, while the other will be assigned to the Hot Dog Eating Contest. This is a fun and fulfilling role that allows you to be part of the excitement and competition. In case of a severe emergency, please do not hesitate to call 911.

5 Volunteers for the Top Dog Competition

(This group of 5 people can assist with the Hot Dog Eating Contest)

10 Volunteers for Hot Dog Eating Contest