Police, Firefighters Compete in Chicken Tender Challenge

A public competition featuring local first responders is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, 2026. The event will take place at Pops -Stroke putting and restaurant in The Colony.

The challenge begins at 12 noon and concludes at 3 pm. During the event, five police officers and five firefighters will participate in an eating contest. Each participant is required to consume 20 chicken tenders within a 10-minute time frame.

The competition pits the police department against the fire department. Residents are invited to attend the event to watch the participants and support the competitors.

No further details regarding the rules of the contest, such as penalties for failure or prizes for success, were provided in the announcement. The city did not specify if there will be additional activities beyond the eating challenge during the three-hour window.

The event is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to come out and cheer on the officers and firefighters participating in the challenge.