2023 NC Hot Sauce Contest & Festival

Last minute but hey, what the hell, anyone interested in meeting up for the upcoming Hot Sauce Contest in Oxford, NC?

There is no fee or ticket needed for this event, just show up and enjoy yourself! Use the CHAT feature to coordinate logistics, where to meetup, who, etc.

https://nchotsaucecontestandfestival.com/

The NC Hot Sauce Contest & Festival attracts between 15,000-20,000 people to Downtown Oxford and Granville County annually and has consistently been voted one of the best festivals in the County. This one-day event offers live entertainment with two headliner bands, local spotlight bands, the Bailey Farms Pepper Eating Contest, the hot sauce, bbq sauce, and powder/rub contest (with 2022 having a record total of 60+ entries). Food truck vendors, sauce vendors, local & NC craft beer, and retail & craft vendors. It also features a classic car show, scavenger hunt, a kid's area, and more! We can't wait to see you in Downtown Oxford!