Kennywood is known for its Potato Patch fries. The park's signature fresh-cut fries are topped with cheese and add-ons like bacon, vinegar or gravy. But this year, they're adding a little extra crunch that's not for the faint of heart.

Kennywood is tossing some creepy crawlies on top of Potato Patch fries and inviting five brave souls to compete in the first-ever Phantom's Scorpion Showdown.

Five contestants will race to be the first to finish their scorpion-topped Potato Patch fries Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Kennyville Stage. The winner will get two season passes, a prize pack and bragging rights. The other contestants will get passes to skip the lines at all the haunted houses.

Kennywood says sign-ups are first come, first served. All contestants must be at least 18 years old and they

See Full Page