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Hogtoberfest 2006

Barbecue sauce and barbecue ribs took center stage at Hogtoberfest festivities on Sunday, Oct. 15, in Lansing. Contests filled the day, including a paint with barbecue sauce contest and the main attraction: The World's Rib-Eating Contest. Here are some scenes:

Mark Lyle, "The Human Vacuum," was one of three professional competitive eaters who competed in the World Championship Bar-B-Q Rib Eating Contest held at Daniel's Bar-B-Q. At first, Lyle decided not to waste time splitting the ribs apart, instead focusing on removing as much meat off the whole slab as possible.