[AEN] this year's veggie dog contest!!

[Mike Litt]

hello!  here is a listing, a poster, and a press release for this year's
veggie dog contest with the local vegan firefighters.  we're working to get
the word out and also find more contestants...could some of yall help with
that and pass around if interested?  Thanks!! mike.  p.s. we're also
looking for additional prizes...if any one knows a place that would fit and
might be interested in donating a small gift certificate or something for
exposure at the event, please let me know.

iLoveMikeLitt's Veggie Hot Dog Eating Contest
Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 1 to 4pm
Competition starts at 2pm
Scholz Garten map<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=scholz+garden,+1607+San+Jacinto,+Austin,+Texas&sll=40.363288,-95.756836&sspn=29.971695,60.996094&ie=UTF8&z=17>
All Ages, Families Welcome - $5 cover





*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 16, 2008

Contact: Mike Litt, 512-828-2484, ilovemikelitt at gmail.com

AUSTIN HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL VEGGIE HOT DOG EATING CONTEST
Austinites and other Texans invited to help eat 1500 veggie dogs and 14
gallons of vegan ice cream

Austin TX - Building on the theme, "No Meat, No Mercy," Austin will host the
return of last year's inaugural veggie dog eating contest on:

DATE:                             TIME:                             LOCATION:

Saturday, June 21st 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto

The annual Veggie Dog Eating Contest was created by IloveMikeLitt, a local
social group that puts together various artistic and cultural events, after
a random conversation with The Hot Dog King, a local vendor who sells hot
dogs on Red River Street.

Individuals can compete as solo competitors or as part of teams of two in
the doubles category. Prizes from local businesses and national
vegetarian-friendly companies will be awarded to the teams and persons
eating the most  veggie dogs in 12 minutes.

A $5 cover includes a free Smart Dogs veggie dog and all-you-can eat NadaMoo
ice cream until supplies run out.

Co-hosts this year are Deb O'Keefe from the MorningX on FM 101.5, and Chris
Trew, co-founder of ColdTowne Theater. Deb and Chris are both vegetarians.

Contestants this year include last year's solo competitor champion, Colin
"the Tim Duncan of competitive eating" Kalmbacher. Colin, a graduate of the
University of Texas at Austin and vegan for six years says, "What is more
Austin than a bunch of vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores, all alongside
each other, gorging themselves on hundreds of soy dogs for the sheer
insanity of it?"

For more information go to www.ilovemikelitt.com.*

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*IloveMikeLitt* is a social group based out of Austin, Texas that puts
together various artistic and cultural events. Last year's 1st Ever Veggie
Hot Dog Eating Contest was the group's first event. This year's contest
marks the group's 15th event as an organization. Events such as Vegan Arm
Wrestling and Veggie Speed Dating continued the eating contest's goal of
bringing people of all eating orientations together for fun interactions.
Involvement with events such as Treasure City Thrift Store's Recycled
Fashion Show and Hands on an Electric Scooter promoted other sustainability
values. Events such as 20 Slideshows: 20 Tastes and Acknowledge Me showcased
local artistis, crafters, and other model citizens. For more information go
to www.ilovemikelitt.com.
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