The annual pie eating contest brings in a plethora of sticky faces.
Emotions ran high on the Fourth of July during the annual pie eating contest at the Bandshell.
A group of pie eaters drown their faces in the sugary mess at the annual apple pie eating contest located at the Bandshell.
Potential contestants raise their hands high in hopes of eating their way to the pie eating contest championship.
Kayla Arneson of Lincoln makes strong eye contact with the judge to confirm she won her division at the pie eating contest.
The annual apple pie eating contest is a crowd favorite. Thomas Wells of Fort Collins, Colorado, was the state champion.
This year's division winners were:
Noah Arneson of Omaha, anyone
Mark Arneson of Lincoln, adult over 21
Kayla Arneson of Lincoln, 19 and under
Gail Chmiel of Fort Worth, Texas, and Amanda Coffin of Overland Park, Kansas, real women
Thomas Wells of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Joel Blaser of Lincoln, real men
Mike Leydig of Kearney, grandparent
