Enrico’s beloved Spaghetti Eating Contest returned for its 5th year at Frankfort Fall Fest, delivering a pound of pasta per plate, plenty of laughs, and a whole lot of friendly competition. Since its start in 2021, the contest has grown from a fun local event into a community favorite, celebrating Enrico’s family recipes perfected over 50 years. With the playful slogan “Get Sauced,” the restaurant wanted to create the sauciest, most fun event in town—and it certainly delivered.
This year, five contestants competed for the title of Spaghetti King or Queen, including returning champions Kyle “The Hammer” Hanner, who won the first contest and placed second last year, and Teddy Delacruz, last year’s winner. Adding extra excitement, two women, Georgie Carasotti and Karen Donovan, joined the competition for the first time.
The contest is about more than just eating pasta, it’s about connection. From twirling noodles to sauce-splattered smiles, families, friends, and neighbors come together to cheer, laugh, and celebrate. With qualifying rounds at local festivals and concerts, and the championship on Frankfort’s main stage, the event continues to grow, bringing new faces and familiar favorites alike. Enrico’s Spaghetti Eating Contest proves that good food and fun can unite a community, one forkful at a time.