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It's time to crank the heat up, New York City! For its 10th anniversary, The Annual Hot Sauce Festival is back & bigger than ever, cranking up the heat so the city's fieriest foodies & hot sauce connoisseurs can immerse themselves in the ultimate sweat-inducing spectacular, taking place on Saturday September 30, 2023 (SOLD OUT) and Sunday October 1, 2023 starting at 10:00am at Industry City.
Grab your $29 Craft Beer & BBQ Ticket (a $50 value) that includes Unlimited Tastings of 100+ Hot Sauces, 4 Full Size Craft Beer Drink Tickets, a Texas-Style BBQ Platter, a Bottle of High River Hot Sauce, and plenty more surprises in store!
Go big & boozier with this $59 Ultimate VIP Ticket (a $109 Value) that gets you all of the above, plus access to a VIP Only Area, Complimentary Cocktails, Craft Beers, and a VIP Gift Bag full of exciting goodies!
Your taste buds will encounter an extravagant showcase of all things spicy, from the tingly to the terrifically hot, hot, hot! Think full throttle flavor, with sauces from the likes of Fuego Box, Heatonist, High River Sauces, Chilly Chilies, and so much more. Plus, expect entertainment via live DJs & sweat-inducing contests sure to fuel even more fun.
To balance all of this heat, feed your cravings in epic fashion at the Texas-style BBQ station where you'll dig into mouthwatering cuts such as brisket, succulent pulled pork, and authentic Southern sides. Of course, when you need to tame the flames, there will be plenty of swigs on site, namely ice-cold craft brews that will chill you out.
If you thought you loved hot sauce - think again. It's time to dive deeper and make your weekend even spicier!
The best kind of sweat comes from the blissful pain of eating something spicy, especially when it's doused in a fabulous hot sauce. Enter the most jaw-dropping, drool-inducing showcase of spiciness, The 10th Annual NYC Hot Sauce Festival! We're talking flaming hot eats, ice cold drinks, and epic vibes sure to level up your weekend.
Bring your A-game as you put your love of hot sauce to the test. Best enjoyed with your pals in tow, savor a selection of hot, hotter, and the hottest sauces, balancing all that fire with refreshing craft beers. But no hot sauce would be complete without something to pour it on, which is why you'll devour a heaping Texas-style BBQ platter overflowing with luscious meats and savory sides.
To add to the celebratory boisterous feels, there will be high-stakes competitions like The Stage of DOOM, The Guinness Book of Records Reaper Eating Contest, and then some! If you're brave, throw your hat in the ring for prizes, or simply watch on in awe, sipping simultaneously, of course!
No matter hot it gets, this fiery fest is sure to blow you away...
Full list of vendors and sponsors can be viewed here.
Your $29 Craft Beer & BBQ Ticket (a $50 Value) Includes:
Your $59-$65 Ultimate VIP Ticket (a $109 Value) Includes:
May purchase as many vouchers as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Event runs 10:00am-6:00pm.
Expires Sunday October 1, 2023.
