Become Action Network’s Thanksgiving Buffet Tester | $2,000 Las Vegas Dream Job
Thanksgiving Buffet Tester
This November, Action Network is searching for one food lover to take on a Las Vegas buffet-testing challenge. One winner gets $2,000 to help fund a trip to Las Vegas, where they’ll visit and review buffets across the city.
From carving stations and seafood spreads to all-you-can-eat desserts, we want someone with a big appetite, a sense of humor and an eye for a great dining experience.
Applications close on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, with the winner completing their buffet-testing adventure by December 20.
What’s up for grabs?
One winner will receive $2,000 in cash to put toward their Las Vegas buffet-testing experience. Here’s what’s included:
Cash prize
Use the money to help cover flights, accommodation, buffet visits and other trip expenses.
Choose your own buffet experience
Plan your visits and decide which Las Vegas buffets deserve a spot on your menu.
Share your experience
Review the food, atmosphere and highlights of your buffet adventure.
Get featured on Action Network
Your experience could appear in an Action Network article or on our social media channels.
Whether you’re a seafood buffet enthusiast, a fan of classic American comfort food or someone who heads straight for dessert, we’re looking for a foodie who can give us an entertaining account of their experience.
The prize is a $2,000 cash award, not an all-expenses-paid trip. The winner is responsible for arranging and paying for travel, accommodation, meals and other expenses.
What will the Thanksgiving Buffet Tester do?
Your mission is simple: head to Las Vegas, experience the city’s famous buffets and tell us which ones are worth the hype. As our official Thanksgiving Buffet Tester, you’ll be asked to:
Experience Las Vegas buffets
Independently visit and review buffets in Las Vegas by December 20, 2026.
Share your verdict
Give your opinions on the food, variety, atmosphere and overall dining experience.
Document your adventure
Publish at least three social media posts showing your buffet experience, with the required brand tag and sponsorship disclosure.
Talk to Action Network
Be available for two short interviews with our editorial team, one before and one after your Las Vegas trip, if requested.
We’re looking for someone with a genuine love of food, a sense of humor and the ability to make a buffet review entertaining. You don’t need to be a professional food critic. You just need an appetite and a good story to tell.
How to apply
Think you could be the perfect Las Vegas buffet tester? Complete our official Thanksgiving Buffet Tester application form. You’ll need to provide:
- Your full name, date of birth and email address.
- Your Instagram handle.
- A short written answer explaining why you should be selected as Action Network’s Thanksgiving Buffet Tester.
- Confirmation that you’re a legal U.S. resident aged 21 or older and agree to the competition’s Terms and Conditions.
Only one entry is permitted per person, so make your answer count.
How will we pick the winner?
We’re not just looking for the biggest appetite in America. We want someone who can bring personality, creativity and a sense of humor to the buffet table. A panel of three Action Network editorial team members will review eligible entries using the following criteria:
The highest-scoring eligible application will be selected as the winner, subject to verification and the official Terms and Conditions. Whether you’ve got a funny food-related story, an ambitious buffet strategy or a convincing case for why you deserve the role, we want to hear it.
Key dates and eligibility
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | November 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EST |
| Applications close | November 26, 2026, 11:59:59 PM EST |
| Winner selection | November 27, 2026 |
| Buffet experience deadline | December 20, 2026 |
| Winner announcement | No later than January 15, 2027 |
The competition is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C., aged 21 or older.
No purchase or payment is necessary to enter or win. This is a promotional competition, not an offer of employment.
The winner must meet the participation and promotional requirements outlined in the official Terms and Conditions.
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Terms and Conditions
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
This competition is open to eligible U.S. residents aged 21 or older. One winner will receive a $2,000 cash prize. The prize does not include separately provided transportation, accommodation, meals or other travel expenses.
The competition is subject to the official Action Network Thanksgiving Buffet Tester Dream Job Terms and Conditions.
Read the Full Terms and Conditions
This competition is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by any third-party casino, hotel, buffet or social media platform.