Jalapeno Eating contest rescheduled for Tuesday – Pace, Texas

By STAFF REPORTS   –   Santa Rosa’s Press Gazette

The fundraising jalapeno eating contest between the Pace and Milton high school bands has been rescheduled for Tuesday evening. The ‘Bring the Heat’ contest, sponsored by Whataburger Restaurants LLC, was originally scheduled in late October. However, the fundraiser was postponed due to inclement weather.

Tuesday’s event will feature a friendly competition between band representatives from the rival schools in which three representatives will compete in seeing who can consume the most jalapenos within a minute time frame, according to a press release from Whataburger Restaurants LLC.

A $1,000 donation will be awarded to the school’s band program which eats the most jalapenos and the individual who consumes the most jalapenos will be able to eat a free Whataburger each week for an entire year. $500 will be awarded to the school which brings the most fans to the event.

The event will also feature a special drumline performance, according to the press release.

“Jalapenos are a signature topping at Whataburger, and we’re thrilled to spice things up with a fair, spirited competition that provides the Pace and Milton High School bands a unique way to help invest in their schools,” said Whataburger Director of Operations Lee Cartledge in the press release. “We wish both teams the best of luck in this brief, yet intense, contest and we’ll be ready to serve them with a large, cold beverage as soon as it’s over!”