Peach Eating Contest — Louisiana Peach Festival 2019

Kids battle to eat the most mass of peaches within the allotted time during the first day of festivities at the 69th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival.

1st place: Parker Batterton (closest to camera)
2nd place: Courtney Wilson (fourth from camera)
3rd place: Ady Roberson (second farthest from camera)

Video by Caleb Daniel.

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