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Trays of bao and cups of water on a long table, with the line of bao eating contest contestants getting ready to compete for who can eat the most bao.

Bao Eating Championship 2023

YOU + A TRAY OF BAO + 2 MINUTES

A challenging feat that many bao lovers attempt, but only a few succeed. All of the glory, and a year of free bao is on the line. This is go-time!

Contestants compete in semifinal matches to determine who will make their way to the final Championship! The semifinals will be held October 16th & 17th starting at 6 p.m. at our State + Lake location (1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601).

Not in it to win it? Watch all the action and cheer on your champion!

SEMIFINALS: October 16th & 17th, 6 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. @ Wow Bao State + Lake (1 W. Wacker Drive)

CHAMPIONSHIP: November 4th, 2 p.m. @ Water Tower Place 3rd Floor

SIGN UPS HAVE NOW CLOSED! WATCH ALL THE ACTION NEXT WEEK!