On July Fourth, the lure of the lime – as in Key lime – was on full display. Hundreds of spectators packed Key West to see who would claim the Key Lime Pie Eating Championship. Those with an eye on the pies, delivered a show-stopping performance.
With hands behind backs and some sporting safety goggles, 25 hopefuls competed for the top prize; devouring the island city’s signature dessert — the Key lime pie.
“There’s no place I’d rather be on the Fouth of July than in Key West eating a 9-inch Key lime pie. It beats a New York hotdog every single time,” said festival co-director Liz Love…