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Start spreading the news, because the 12th Annual Hot Sauce Festival is blazing back into town, and this year, it’s bringing the full inferno. Get ready to crank the heat and sweat it out alongside the city’s boldest flavor fanatics. On Saturday September 20, 2025, starting at 10:00am at Industry City, prepare for a weekend that’s hotter than a habanero in a heatwave.
Grab your $29 Craft Beer & BBQ Party Pack Ticket (a $48 Value) that includes Unlimited Tastings of 100+ Hot Sauces, 2 Full Size Craft Beer Drink Tickets, 1 Texas-Style BBQ Platter, 1 Bottle of High River Hot Sauce, 1 Limited Edition NYC Hot Sauce Festival Poster, Access to Food Competitions, and plenty more surprises in store!
Level up with the $79 Ultimate VIP Package Ticket (a $126 Value) that gets you Unlimited Tastings of 100+ Hot Sauces, an Open Bar with Cocktails, Craft Beers & Spirit Tastings, 1 Texas-Style BBQ Platter, 1 Full Sized Bottle of High River Hot Sauce, 1 Limited Edition NYC Hot Sauce Festival Poster, Access to Food Competitions, and plenty more!
This is more than a spicy celebration...it’s a full-on flavor fiesta! From subtly smoldering to full-blown five-alarm fire, you’ll sample tongue-tingling, sweat-inducing sauces from the industry’s most daring spice masters, including Chaman Hot Sauce, Chad’s Hot Sauce, Emmaline’s Hot Sauce, Feel The Burn, Heatonist, and many more.
Expect the heat to keep rising with live DJs dropping fiery beats, pepper-packed contests that’ll push your limits, and spicy shenanigans around every corner. When your taste buds scream for mercy, grab an ice-cold craft brew to douse the flames. VIPs can savor the spice in style, with free-flowing beverages from an open bar and perks that’ll impress.
Whether you're a seasoned spice lover or just here for a flavorful thrill, this is your chance to turn up the temperature...
$29 Craft Beer & BBQ Party Pack Ticket To The 12th Annual NYC Hot Sauce Festival (a $48 Value)
$79 Ultimate VIP Package Ticket To The 12th Annual NYC Hot Sauce Festival (a $126 Value)
Prepare to turn up (the heat, the vibes, the energy) because the 12th Annual NYC Hot Sauce Festival is bringing the ultimate heatwave to the city! This spicy get-together is a full-blown, taste bud-incinerating inferno packed with flaming hot eats, ice-cold brews, and an electric atmosphere.
Gather your heat-loving crew and put your spice tolerance to the test as you dive into a molten sea of inferno-level sauces. From smoky scorchers to nuclear-level delights, every bottle packs a punch. Balance each flavor with crisp, refreshing craft beer to help keep your cool. Or upgrade to VIP and enjoy an open bar ready to tame the flames.
Feeling brave? Crank up the adrenaline with face-melting competitions like the Doughnuts of Death Challenge, the Slaytanic Burrito Challenge, Bobbing for Reaper Peppers, Chicken Wings of Death, and the devilishly delicious Spicy Tacos of Hell. Whether you're stepping into the ring or just here to chill with a drink in hand, the spectacle promises nonstop action.
Still debating that VIP upgrade? Picture free-flowing drinks, an exclusive VIP lounge, epic swag bags, and perks that are unmissable. No matter how you like your flavor, this epic event will leave you scorched, sauced, and counting down to next year...
Full list of vendors and sponsors can be viewed here.
Your $29 Craft Beer & BBQ Party Pack Ticket (a $48 Value) Includes:
Your $79 Ultimate VIP Package Ticket (a $126 Value) Includes:
May purchase as many vouchers as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Event runs 10:00am-6:00pm.
Expires Saturday September 20, 2025.
