KOIN
AM EXTRA
4th of July
Hotdog Eating Contest
Who’s Your Hotdog Hero? 🏆🌭
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Emily Burris
KOIN 6 & AM EXTRA MORNING ANCHOR
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Travis Teich
KOIN 6 & AM EXTRA MORNING ANCHOR
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Kelley Bayern
KOIN 6 SENIOR METEOROLOGIST
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Emma Jerome
KOIN 6 MORNING REPORTER
Vote below! 🏆🌭
Cast your vote by donating in honor of the contestant you think will devour the most hot dogs! Every dollar supports a great cause—and every vote counts!
All donations will be split 50/50 between Meals on Wheels People and the Jeremy Wilson Foundation, helping feed seniors and support musicians navigating medical challenges.
🎉 Watch the showdown live on AM EXTRA, Portland’s CW (Channel 32), at 8:30 AM on July 4th, broadcasting straight from the Waterfront Blues Festival!
Hot dogs, good causes, and live music—what could be better?
Emily Burris
“While my record may be 0 for 2, I'm back with an appetite for Vengeance! I've been training hard to ketchup-- err, I mean catch up - to my hungry competitors with all the speed-eating practice I can muster(d.) Time for my morning compatriots to feel the heat as they're the ones getting grilled this year! I may appear softer than a Wonder Bread bun, but don't count this underdog out!!”
Travis Teich
“Despite false claims by my archnemesis Kelley Bayern -- I will be back to prove I am the one and only Glizzy Guzzling Champion. She can expect her forecast to be full of L's. As for myself, I am seeking a repeat, and will honorably defend my title. I shalst, once again, spend another year living in golden glizzy glory.”
Kelley Bayern
“I'm coming back this 4th of July to reclaim my rightful title. After last year's stolen win by Travis, it's time for the TRUE champion to rise again! I've won before and I'm determined to win again. This year, I'm making sure there's no question about who's the top dog. LET'S EAT!”
Emma Jerome
“It's about time these puppies let a big dog join the fight. Get ready to witness the most epic display of appetite and questionable life choices as I demolish not only them dawgs but also the competition. I've accidentally been training for this my whole life. I am not scared. I am built differently. Better, faster, stronger, hungrier. WOOF.”