Hot Pepper Eatin' Contest - Cash Prizes!

Adult category:
One round of 15-20 contestants.
Subject to change based on level of interest.
This is a contest of heat tolerance and is limited to ages 18 and up. The peppers to be eaten will start off with lower heat and gradually get hotter. The winner of the contest will be the one who can climb the heat scale ladder and make it to the top. If there is more than one person who reaches this level then to break the tie they will have to compete by eating more than the other.
Prizes:
1st Place: $60
2nd Place: $40
3rd Place: $20
One round of 15-20 contestants.
Subject to change based on level of interest.
This is a contest of heat tolerance and is limited to ages 18 and up. The peppers to be eaten will start off with lower heat and gradually get hotter. The winner of the contest will be the one who can climb the heat scale ladder and make it to the top. If there is more than one person who reaches this level then to break the tie they will have to compete by eating more than the other.
- This contest is for fun and designed for those who really like hot foods. If at any point the contestant is not enjoying the competition, the contestant is encouraged to bow out.
- All peppers must be fully eaten. Contestants must give visual confirmation that the pepper has been chewed before swallowed. When contestant is ready to show that the pepper is ready to be swallowed, they must raise their right hand and get visual confirmation from one of the assistants.
- Contestants will be given one minute to chew, show, and consume the peppers in each round. If the one minute is exceeded, contestant is disqualified.
- No outside food or drink is allowed during the contest. Water and/or milk will be provided, as needed. Once the contest is over, the contestant can consume whatever necessary to diffuse the discomfort. Milk and crackers will be provided at the end of the competition and to contestants once bowed out.
- The assistants and the emcee reserve the right to disqualify any contestant at any time.
- Winners will be awarded prizes once the contest is completed. There will be prizes for 1st through 3rd place.
- Video and pictures of the contest will be posted on various websites and media outlets.
- Contestants must remain seated unless otherwise directed.
Prizes:
1st Place: $60
2nd Place: $40
3rd Place: $20