Welcome to the Wabash Valley Pepper Fest & Hot Sauce Expo
Chili Cook Off
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Hot Pepper Eating Contest
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Car show
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Biggest Pepper Contest
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Chili Cook Off - Hot Pepper Eating Contest - Car show - Biggest Pepper Contest -
Brought to you by
In Partnership with Westerfield Hot Sauce
Sponsored in part by
Call for more information Jason Gonzalez
812-244-9149
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Wabash Valley Pepper Fest & Hot Sauce Expo – Event Description
🔥 Spice Up Your Taste Buds at the Hottest Event in the Wabash Valley! 🔥
The Wabash Valley Pepper Fest & Hot Sauce Expo is a fiery celebration of all things spicy! This one-of-a-kind event brings together Hot pepper lovers, hot sauce enthusiasts, and daring heat seekers for a weekend filled with bold flavors, thrilling contests, and mouthwatering experiences. Whether you're a fan of mild and flavorful peppers or an extreme heat chaser ready to take on the Carolina Reaper, this festival has something for everyone!
Event Highlights:
🌶 Hot Sauce Tasting & Expo – Sample and shop from local hot sauce makers showcasing their spiciest and most flavorful creations. Discover new brands, unique blends, and handcrafted sauces that bring the heat!
🔥 Pepper Eating Challenge – Test your spice tolerance with the ultimate heat showdown! Contestants will work their way up the Scoville scale, tackling everything from jalapeños to ghost peppers and Carolina Reapers. Will you survive the burn?
🍽 Spicy Food Vendors – Savor sizzling street food, fire-kissed BBQ, and creative spicy dishes from top food vendors and local restaurants. From hot wings to fiery tacos, there’s a dish for every spice level!
👨🍳 Live Cooking Demonstrations – Learn how to cook with peppers and hot sauces from expert chefs who will showcase mouthwatering recipes, from homemade salsas to spicy gourmet dishes.
🏆 Chili Cook-Off & Hot Sauce Competition – Watch local chefs battle it out to create the best chili and the most flavorful hot sauces. Attendees can sample entries and vote for their favorites!
🍹 Spicy Drinks & Pepper-Inspired Cocktails – Cool down (or heat up!) with specialty drinks like spicy margaritas, bloody marys, and craft beers infused with chili peppers.
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment – Enjoy a lineup of local bands and performers, keeping the energy high and the crowd moving throughout the festival.
🎨 Pepper-Themed Arts & Merchandise – Browse unique festival merch, hot sauce collectibles, spicy-themed artwork, and more.
🌱 Pepper Growing & Gardening Tips – Learn from experts about growing your own chili peppers, from mild bell peppers to the world's hottest varieties.
Whether you're a casual spice lover or a hardcore heat chaser, the Wabash Valley Pepper Fest & Hot Sauce Expo is the ultimate destination to taste, test, and experience the power of the pepper! Are you ready to feel the burn? 🔥🌶
