Bennison’s Bakery in Evanston held its 14th annual paczki eating contest, March 1, 2025. Participants and spectators were able to enjoy the filled doughnut Polish treat hosted by bakery owner Jory Downer.
Participants try a variety of paczki at the annual paczki eating contest held by Bennison's Bakery in Evanston on March 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Paczki are laid out on a tray during the annual paczki eating contest at Bennison’s Bakery in Evanston on March 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Evanston firefighters Damien Bazan and Andrew Jakus participate in the annual paczki eating contest at Bennison’s Bakery in Evanston, March 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Participants chew the Polish treats at the annual paczki eating contest held by Bennison’s Bakery in Evanston on March 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)A participant works to finish in the annual paczki eating contest at Bennison’s Bakery in Evanston, March 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Jeff Trzaskus participates in the annual paczki eating contest at Bennison’s Bakery in Evanston on March 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Free paczki are given out after the annual paczki eating contest at Bennison’s Bakery in Evanston on March 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Bennison’s Bakery owner Jory Downer gives out the rules prior to the annual paczki eating contest at his Evanston business on March 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Paczki are laid out during the annual paczki eating contest at Bennison’s Bakery in Evanston, March 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)Evanston firefighter Damien Bazan reacts as the five minute period expires in the annual paczki eating contest at Bennison’s Bakery in Evanston on March 1, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
