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Contestants had to drink Fanta’s Strawberry Soda as quickly as they could to qualify for a prize.
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The contest was held at the Belmont Magic Show Stage on the festival grounds.
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Prior to the contest, Belmont performed a rope trick that dazzled the audience.
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Adult contestants consumed 32 ounces of soda, while kids drank 16 ounces.
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James and Julie McNichol finished their sodas at 26 seconds.
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James and Julie McNichol took second place.
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Friends, couples and mother-son duos all competed in the contest.
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Mother-son duo Dana and Daniel Newsome took first place, finishing their sodas at 25 seconds.
Florida Strawberry Festival attendees slurped and guzzled their way to a $10 dollar gift card prize at the Fanta Strawberry Soda Throwdown on Tuesday, March 8.
Three pairs of contestants competed to see who could finish two 32-ounce cups of soda the fastest. Mother and son duo Dana and Daniel Newsome won the contest, finishing their sodas at 25 seconds, just one second earlier than contestants Julie and James McNichol at 26 seconds.
The show was held at the Belmont Magic Show Stage, located just behind the Sunnybell Kiddie Korral on the festival grounds.
Contact Emily Topper at etopper@plantcityobserver.com.
