Joey Chestnut scheduled to visit Cedar Rapids Kernels on August 16
The competitive eater will join fans at the Kernels game against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at 1:05 p.m.
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut is scheduled to visit the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Sunday, August 16, 2026, according to local reports.
The Kernels will host the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers that day with first pitch at 1:05 p.m. The game is listed on the team's ticket site.
Details on Chestnut's exact role during the appearance have not been released.
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- 1.joey chestnut to visit cedar rapids kernels in august — KGAN CBS2 — Local News (page scrape)
- 2.Joey Chestnut to visit Cedar Rapids Kernels in August — KGAN (Iowa's News Now)
- 3.Cedar Rapids Kernels vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Ticket Page — TicketReturn
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