2026 NC Hot Sauce Smokin' Hot Sponsorship

Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

20th Annual NC Hot Sauce Contest & Festival

Date: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 pm - Sep 12, 2026 6:00 pm (EDT)

Downtown Oxford, Oxford, North Carolina 27565, United States

About the event

Join us for the 20th Annual NC Hot Sauce Contest and Festival, a sizzling celebration that ignites downtown Oxford with flavor, fun, and fiery competition! With over 25,000 attendees, our two-day event on September 11th and 12th 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.

City of Oxford

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City of Oxford

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About the application

Please join us in becoming a sponsor for the 20th Annual NC Hot sauce Contest & Festival. We are truly grateful for any amount you would like to give, as this free event would not be possible for our community without your support! Please feel free to contact Giovanni Ford at 919-603-1101 or giovanni.ford@oxfordnc.org with any questions regarding partnership opportunities. For sponsorships valued over $5000 please contact Giovanni directly. Thank you!

Terms & Conditions

***NOTICE***All sponsorships after 07/30/2026 will not be included on the banners at the festival due to printing timelines, and all sponsorships after 6/30/2025 will not include a vendor booth space. Fees do apply when submitting payment online. This is a rain or shine event.

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NC HOT SAUCE FESTIVAL SPONSORSHIP TIERS 2026.pdf

Prices

Ghost Pepper Gold	$5,000.00	Non-refundable	This sponsorship level includes: - 10x10 Vendor Tent Space -Social Media Spotlight -Live Link on Event Website to Sponsor Website -Sponsorship Banner to Hang at Selected Tents -Kids Area Sponsor Banner -Logo on Community and Hot Sauce Judge Stage -Logo on Julia Stovall Overton Stage -Verbal Recognition During at Various Times During Event
Jalapeno Jubilee	$3,000.00	Non-refundable	This sponsorship includes: -10x10 Vendor Tent Space -Social Media Spotlight -Live Link from Event Website to Sponsor Website -Sponsorship Banner to Hang at Selected Tents -Kids Area Sponsor Banner -Logo on Community and Hot Sauce Judge Stage -Logo on Julia Stovall Overton Stage
Chipotle Champion	$1,000.00	Non-refundable	This sponsorship includes: -10x10 Vendor Tent Space -Social Media Spotlight -Live Link from Event Website to Sponsor Website - Sponsorship Banner to Hang at Selected Tents -Kids Area Sponsor Banner
Thai Chili Thrive	$500.00	Non-refundable	This sponsorship includes: -10x10 Vendor Tent Space -Social Media Spotlight -Live Link from Event Website to Sponsor Website

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2026 NC Hot Sauce Smokin' Hot Sponsorship

20th Annual NC Hot Sauce Contest & Festival

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