Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Announces
the 4th Annual Summer Slider Eating Contest
Calling All Arizona ‘Amateur Eaters’ & Burger Lovers
Fans Invited to Cheer on Their Favorite Contestant June 20, 3pm
at all 17 Locations of ‘Your Neighborhood Burger Joint’
17 First Place Winners Advance to Compete in the Championship
at Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld
Register NOW, Space Limited!
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Calling all ‘amateur eaters’ and burger lovers in Arizona!
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgerswants you to compete in the fourth year of the Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Summer Slider Eating Contest, in the preliminary round, Sat., June 20, 3pm, at all 17 Arizona locations of “Your Neighborhood Burger Joint.”
The preliminary challenge: be first to finish 20 cheeseburger sliders in 10 minutes. Sides of au jus, water and bucket provided.
Just for competing, each preliminary round contestant on June 20 will receive a $25 Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers gift card, a Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers T-shirt and two tickets to Scottsdale 4th of July at WestWorld! First place winners from each location will proceed to the Grand Finale, the Championship on the Mainstage at Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld.
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Sign up NOW! Amateur eaters and burger lovers are urged to sign up NOW to compete in the June 20 preliminary round at their Neighborhood Burger Joint. Registration is easy; space is limited at each location.
Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners in the preliminary contest at each Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers location:
- 1st place: $50 Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers gift card and bragging rights to compete in the championships at Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld, on the mainstage in front of thousands of fans.
- 2nd place: $25 Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers gift card;
- 3rd place: Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers hat and signature seasoning.
PROUD SPONSORS. Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers welcomes Coors Light this year as sponsor of the Championship round of the Summer Slider Eating Contest at Scottsdale 4th of July. Other supporting Summer Slider Eating Contest partners include King’s Hawaiian.
CHEER FOR FAVORITE CONTESTANTS JUNE 20. Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers invites friends, fans and enthusiasts to gather June 20, at every Arizona location, including in Maricopa and Oro Valley, to cheer for their favorite amateur eater brave enough to tackle the preliminary challenge of the Summer Slider Eating Contest.
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND AT SCOTTSDALE 4TH OF JULY. Preliminary round winners from all 17 Arizona locations of Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers go on to compete on July 4, in the grand finale for the title of Champion. Final round escalates to eating 30 cheeseburger sliders in 10 minutes and occurs on the Mainstage before thousands of fans at Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld.
Championship Prizes at Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration include:
- 1st place: $500 American Express gift card
- 2nd place: $250 American Express gift card
- 3rd place: CB&CB Gift Box (hat, shirt, burger seasoning, CBCB swag & $50 CBCB gift card)
Many have attempted the challenge, and many have failed, only one will succeed and be named the 2026 Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Summer Slider Eating Champion.
Meanwhile, Scottsdale 4th of July at WestWorld delivers one of the largest fireworks shows in Arizona, is produced by R Entertainment and M Culinary Concepts, and has been named among the best Independence Day celebrations in the country by Readers Digest and USA TODAY citing Wallet Hub. The family-friendly, patriotic celebration in its 13th year, this year will commemorate America 250, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. Scottsdale 4th also marks the culmination of ‘Celebrate 75,’ the 75th anniversary of Scottsdale’s incorporation as a city. The beloved event offers food, fun and festivities and the chance to be RED, WHITE & COOL and escape July heat of the Arizona desert because it happens indoors at WestWorld of Scottsdale, inside the 300,000 square foot Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center. Then, at 9pm, WestWorld’s large garage doors to the west open and guests step outdoors for the fireworks show.
About Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers. Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is the fastest growing brand of Square One Concepts, with locations in Arizona and Texas. The ‘Neighborhood Burger Joint’ originated in North Scottsdale, Ariz., in 2011. The casual, friendly atmosphere welcomes discerning burger lovers, families and avid sports fans. The scratch kitchen offers its award-winning burgers, hand-formed from fresh, never frozen, ground chuck, in a variety of mouthwatering half-pound burgers. The ever-rotating beer menu boasts a selection of more than 100 varieties. Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers has been named “Best Burger” by readers of Phoenix Magazine’s “Best of the Valley” and The Arizona Republic/azcentral’s “Best of the Desert.” It’s also earned a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence; was named Best Daytime Drinking spot by Arizona Foothills Magazine; Best Juicy Lucy Burger by Phoenix Magazine; and even earned Editor’s Pick for Best Veggie Burger by Phoenix Magazine. Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is open seven days a week. For the latest, follow Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers on Instagram and Facebook @ColdBeersAndCheeseburgers and X @Welovecoldbeers. Visit ColdBeers.com.
About Square One Concepts. Square One Concepts is a full-service hospitality management, concept development, design and consulting firm located in Scottsdale, Ariz., led by a management team with more than 100 years combined experience. Founder, President & CEO S. Barrett Rinzler, Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame 2017 “Restaurateur of the Year,” has created, designed and managed more than 30 unique concepts in multiple locations throughout the West and Southwest including Scottsdale, San Diego and Denver. The company includes Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers with multiple locations throughout Arizona, and its first location in Euless, Texas in the DFW metroplex. Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers has been named ‘Best Burger’ by Phoenix Magazine’s ‘Best of the Valley’ and azcentral’s ‘Best of the Desert.’ The portfolio includes four locations of fine dining Bourbon & Bones Chophouse|Bar, in Old Town Scottsdale, Gilbert, Peoria and Downtown Phoenix, at Chase Field; The Original Arcadia Tavern in the Arcadia Neighborhood of metro Phoenix; Wasted Grain & Old Town Ski Lodge in Old Town Scottsdale, Ariz; Bootlegger and Pacific Beach Shore Club in San Diego; and Nook Kitchen also in Arcadia, in partnership with Blueprint Hospitality Group. Square One Concepts strives to create unique and lasting restaurant and nightlife concepts that provide enjoyable and memorable experiences. Square One Concepts, 7600 East Camelback Road #1 Scottsdale, Ariz. 85251. Visit SquareOneConceptsInc.com.
