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Deadline: Jun 30, 2024 5:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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18th Annual NC Hot Sauce Festival & Contest
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Date: Sep 06, 2024 6:00 pm - Sep 07, 2024 8:00 pm (EDT)
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Oxford, North Carolina
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$70-100

About the event

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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City of Oxford
City of Oxford
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City of Oxford
City of Oxford
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About the application

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
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Terms & Conditions

We do not guarantee spots to any participating vendor. Spots are allocated based on spacing and availability. If you are a returning vendor, you are not guaranteed the same spot as the previous year(s). 

Due to the scope and magnitude of the NC Hot Sauce Contest, it is impossible to schedule a rain date or indoor alternative site. Therefore, if the Hot Sauce Contest and Festival is restricted or interfered with, or canceled by reason of natural catastrophes or acts of God, earthquake, fire, lightning strikes, emanating rain and flooding, or other casualty or due to strikes, riots, explosions, acts of God, war, terrorism, or a similar occurrence or condition beyond the reasonable control of the City of Oxford, registration fees will not be refunded. The NC Hot Sauce Contest is a non-profit event, with all revenues used to cover event costs and entertainment contracts, making registration fees nonrefundable after June 1, 2024.
 
This form is an application for participation and is not a guarantee of space at the NC Hot Sauce Contest. Once all applications have been reviewed, we will notify each vendor by email whether or not you were selected to participate in the festival. If you are not selected, your money will be refunded. All information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
 
Confirmation - Vendors will receive a confirmation email stating your application has been received. An email with instructions, a map, and set-up times approximately 5-7 days before the event will be sent. This will include your booth location and number. 
 
We do not guarantee spots for any participating vendor. Spots are allocated based on spacing and availability, with the understanding that this is a 2-day event.
 
Participants will need to have their tent set up for the full 2 days of the event. It is important to note that participants are responsible for securing their merchandise, as the City of Oxford will not be liable for any damaged or stolen items. However, for added security, the Oxford Police Department will provide overnight security during the event.
 
 
We do not guarantee spots to any participating vendor. Spots are allocated based on spacing and availability. If you are a returning vendor, you are not guaranteed the same spot as the previous year(s). 
  
*Fees do apply when submitting payment online*
 
*Fees do apply when submitting payment online. 
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Health & Responsibility Agreement

Prices

Early Bird: Booth/Tent Space 10x10 only $80 Non-refundable Early Bird ( - June 30) Pricing: $80 - The price will increase beginning July 1, 2024
Regular: Booth/Tent Space 10x10 only $100 Non-refundable The application deadline is August 2, 2024.
Additional Booth/Tent Space 10x10 only $70 Non-refundable The application deadline is August 2, 2024.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Are you a sauce (hot sauce or bbq sauce) vendor?
  • Please list the items you are planning to sell.
  • Will you require an extra booth (10x10) space?

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 4
Retail & Craft Vendor Application
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18th Annual NC Hot Sauce Festival & Contest
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