JournalHot Sauce Fest ATL
Atlanta, GA — Atlantucky Brewing, 170 Northside Dr SW Suite 96, Atlanta, GA 30313
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Official site: www.hotsaucefestatl.com
Festivals
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13 verified festivals, November 2026 - September 2027. Every date below is confirmed on the festival's official site. Check the official site before travelling - dates can change.
Nevermore Hot
Baltimore, MD — Peabody Heights Brewery, Baltimore, MD (Waverly neighborhood)
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Official site: nevermorehot.com
Chilli Fest Willunga
Willunga, South Australia, Australia — Willunga Recreation Park / Willunga Festival and Show Halls, 5 Main Road, Willunga, SA 5172
Saturday, February 20 - Sunday, February 21, 2027
Official site: www.chillifest.com.au
National Fiery Foods & Barbecue Show
Albuquerque, NM — Sandia Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, NM
Friday, March 5 - Sunday, March 7, 2027
Official site: www.fieryfoodsshow.com
Herb and Chilli Festival
Wandin North (Yarra Valley), Victoria, Australia — Romantic Nursery, 125 Quayle Road, Wandin North, VIC 3139
Saturday, March 13 - Sunday, March 14, 2027
Official site: www.herbchillifestival.com.au
Pinellas Pepper Fest
Pinellas Park, FL — England Brothers Park (England Brothers Bandshell Park), Pinellas Park, FL
Saturday, May 1 - Sunday, May 2, 2027
Official site: www.sikpromotions.com
Hot Sauce Society
London, UK (Peckham) — Copeland Park (Unit 8), Peckham, London, UK
Saturday, May 8 - Sunday, May 9, 2027
Official site: hotsaucesociety.co.uk
SWLA's Hot Sauce Fest
Lake Charles, LA — L'Auberge Casino Resort, Lake Charles, LA
Saturday, May 29, 2027
Note: the organizer has also posted May 29-30, 2027, so a second day may be added. May 29 is confirmed.
Official site: www.swlashotsaucefest.com
Winchester Cheese and Chilli Festival
Winchester, UK — Park Avenue, Winchester SO23 8DJ, UK
Saturday, June 5 - Sunday, June 6, 2027
Official site: cheeseandchillifestival.com/winchester
Chichester Cheese and Chilli Festival
Chichester, UK — Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP, UK
Saturday, June 19 - Sunday, June 20, 2027
Official site: cheeseandchillifestival.com/chichester
WA Hot Sauce Fest
Puyallup, WA — McMillin Farm Collective, 12517 WA-162, Puyallup, WA 98374
Saturday, July 24 - Sunday, July 25, 2027
Official site: wahotsauce.com
Great Dorset Chilli Festival
Wimborne St Giles, Dorset, UK — St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, Dorset, UK
Saturday, July 31 - Sunday, August 1, 2027
Note: the official site phrases these dates as "we are planning to run" - a planned date, not a firm on-sale announcement.
Official site: www.greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta
Santa Fe, NM — Various venues throughout Santa Fe; Grand Tasting at Fort Marcy Park / Mager's Field
Tuesday, September 21 - Sunday, September 26, 2027
Official site: santafewineandchile.org