South Dakota Town Hosting Ultimate Wonton Eating Contest

South Dakota may be known for its tasty chislic, Kuchen, and Indian Tacos, but some small towns like to make a unique dish that people just love.

Believe it or not, South Dakota can't get enough of yummy wontons. There's even a wonton eating contest coming up for all the Sioux Empire wonton fans!

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What is a Wonton?

Wontons are a type of Chinese dumpling that can be filled with meat (typically pork), vegetables, and sometimes shrimp. They are a thinner dumpling made with wheat flour and sometimes egg. Wontons can be boiled, steamed, or fried. I like my wontons in soup...they're good!

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If you haven't heard, Dell Rapids Quarry Days is happening soon, this Friday, June 27th, through Sunday, June 29th. Part of this year's celebrations includes a big Wonton Eating Contest. I hope you're hungry for delicious South Dakota wontons!

The contest will be on Saturday, June 28th. Officials with the Dell Rapids Quarry Days say there's still time to sign up for this year's Wonton Eating Contest.

You’ve got 90 seconds to eat as many wontons as you can. Fast. Fun. And full of flavor.
Trophy, T-shirt, and major bragging rights are on the line.

Sign up link is in the comments!

Not up for the challenge? No problem—come cheer them on! It was a crowd favorite last year, and it’s sure to be a blast again this time around—just before the Street Dance!

Bragging rights and a big trophy are on the line! Sign up today here.

Good luck to all the Sioux Empire Wonton eaters this weekend!

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