18th Annual NC Hot Sauce Festival & Contest

Sep 06 6:00 pm - Sep 07 8:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Downtown Oxford, Oxford, North Carolina 27565, United States

Hosted by City of Oxford

Dates

Sep 06 6:00 pm - Sep 07 8:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Location

Downtown Oxford, Oxford, North Carolina 27565, United States

Join us for the 18th Annual NC Hot Sauce Contest and Festival, a sizzling celebration that ignites downtown Oxford with flavor, fun, and fiery competition! With over 20,000 attendees, including 41% first-time NC Hot Sauce enthusiasts, our first two-day event on September 6th and 7th promises an unforgettable experience for all. Explore the vibrant streets of historic Oxford as they come alive with the finest hot sauces, barbecue sauces, breweries, and wineries from across North Carolina. Interact with friends, merchants, fans, artisans, and vendors while indulging in delicious blends and textures that spice up our beloved city. Don't miss your chance to be part of this flavorful tradition! Apply now to showcase your products and join the excitement at the NC Hot Sauce Contest and Festival.

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Interested in applying to the event:

7 active applications

Food - Beer - Wine TRUCK/TRAILER Application

Deadline: Jun 30, 2024

Apply

This application is for FOOD - BEER - WINE TRUCKS/TRAILERS ONLY!

Food trucks/trailers must indicate the full length of space needed on the street for mapping.
Hot Sauce organizers DO NOT PROVIDE electricity.

Early bird pricing (March - June 30): $175 per unit

July 1 - August 1 Pricing: $225.00

Required Application Materials:

Online Application Submittal
Application Fee (if your application is not accepted, you will be refunded - if you are accepted and pull out after June 1st, refunds are not available).
Signature on Responsibility Agreement
At least 4 pictures of your setup and products to be sold
If a food truck, a copy of your COI

Food - Beer - Wine TENT Application

Deadline: Jun 30, 2024

Apply

This application is for FOOD - BEER - WINE TENTS ONLY!

Standard food tent vendor space is 10x10 - no additional space for storage.
Hot Sauce organizers DO NOT PROVIDE electricity.
Tents, tables, and chairs ARE NOT PROVIDED.

Early bird pricing ( - June 30): $100.00
July 1 - August 1st Pricing: $120.00

Required Application Materials:

Online Application Submittal
Application Fee (if your application is not accepted you be refunded - if you are accepted and pull out after June 1st, refunds are not available).
Signature on Health & Responsibility Agreement
At least 4 pictures of your setup and products to be sold
If a food/beverage truck a copy of your COI

Retail & Craft Vendor Application

Deadline: Jun 30, 2024

Apply

This application is for retail and craft vendors ONLY!

Early Bird ( - June 30) Pricing: $80.00

Regular (July 1 - Aug 1) Pricing: $100.00

Additional booth space: $70.00

Required Application Materials:

Online Application Submittal
Application Fee (if your application is not accepted you be refunded - if you are accepted and pull out after June 1st, refunds are not available).
Signature on Health & Responsibility Agreement
At least 4 pictures of your setup and products to be sold
If a food/beverage truck a copy of your COI

Non-Profit Vendor Application

Deadline: Aug 02, 2024

Apply

This application is for Non-Profit Booths ONLY!

Standard food tent vendor space is 10x10 - no additional space for storage.
Hot Sauce organizers DO NOT PROVIDE electricity.
Tents, tables, and chairs ARE NOT PROVIDED.

Required Application Materials:

Online Application Submittal
Application Fee (if your application is not accepted you be refunded - if you are accepted and pull out after June 1st, refunds are not available).
Non Profits required to provide proof of 501(3)c
Signature on Health & Responsibility Agreement
At least 4 pictures of your setup and products to be sold
If a food/beverage truck a copy of your COI

Sauce Contestant Entry Form

Deadline: Aug 02, 2024

Apply

This application is for those entering their sauces into the BBQ Sauce, Hot Sauce, BBQ Rub, & Salsa contest!

Downtown Business Application

Deadline: Aug 02, 2024

Apply

Merchants of the City of Oxford, who have a storefront located inside the festival grounds (please see Streets above) will have ONE 10 x 10 space in front of their store available to them at no charge. You can set up a tent, tables, chairs, etc. within your allotted space.

If you would like an additional space you must purchase at the "additional booth" price of $60.00.

Downtown merchants wishing to participate must submit their application and payment (if applicable) by August 2, 2024.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Brianne Elliott at 919-603-1101 or event.Coord@oxfordnc.org

Downtown Businesses Application Extra Booth

Deadline: Aug 02, 2024

Apply

This application is for Downtown Business owners within the festival street layout (crossroads from the intersection of Hillsboro Street/Broad Street to 129 Williamsboro Street, Main Street/Spring Street, College Street, McClanahan Street).

If you would like an additional space you must purchase at the "additional booth" price of $60.00.

Downtown merchants wishing to participate must submit their application and payment (if applicable) by August 2, 2024.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Brianne Elliott at 919-603-1101 or event.Coord@oxfordnc.org