America's most-anticipated hot sauce event of the year is coming to Industry City.
On Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, 2024, Brooklyn will play host to the 11th Annual New York City Hot Sauce Expo. Renowned as the world's premier destination for all things hot sauce, the expo features 50 of the top hot sauce companies across North America, including brands featured on the popular Hot Ones talk show.
Spice aficionados are invited to meet the purveyors behind their favorite brands and taste their latest sauces, and if they dare, enter the Stage Of Doom for fiery eating challenges. The most extreme challenges include Puckerbutt Pepper Company's "The Guinness Book of World Records Carolina Reaper Eating Challenge" with its $1000 grand prize.
The NYC Hot Sauce Expo put Puckerbutt Pepper Company's "Carolina Reaper Pepper" on the map and Founder and CEO Ed Currie will be back at the Expo this year with the world's hottest pepper "Pepper X" debuting in person for the very first time with five Pepper X sauces available for tastings and purchases.
"We are back in the best city in the world," said Steve Seabury, owner of the award-winning hot sauce company High River Sauces, and producer of the Hot Sauce Expo. "NYC foodies are ready for the ultimate spice fest and we couldn't be more stoked for our new venue Industry City on the Brooklyn waterfront.
The camaraderie and enthusiasm of the attendees create a vibrant and welcoming environment, making the NYC Hot Sauce Expo more than just an event, it's a celebration of a shared love for heat and flavor."
Beyond the competitions, the NYC Hot Sauce Expo offers something for everyone. Food vendors will provide a variety of culinary delights, ensuring that even those who prefer milder flavors can find something to enjoy. For those looking to cool down, there will be plenty of craft beer, specialty cocktails and mocktails to quench your thirst.
This year's expo promises to be an unforgettable experience for all who attend. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this sizzling celebration of spice. Tickets for the 11th Annual NYC Hot Sauce Expo are now available and can be purchased online or at the door.
Advance general admission to the Hot Sauce Expo is $15, with $45 tickets for the Craft Beer Package. VIP tickets are $100 and include all-access backstage pass into an exclusive VIP area, featuring an open bar. VIP tickets come with a limited edition Expo poster, a bottle of hot sauce and a VIP gift bag stuffed with sponsorship goodies.
