Overview
The historic Detroit Masonic Temple and 2 Dogs Hot Sauce proudly present the 1st Annual Detroit Hot Sauce Festival, August 1–2, powered by Mr. Levi’s My T Fine Soul Sauce and Beautiful Machine Magazine.
This family-friendly event brings together hot sauce makers from across the country for two days of tastings, food vendors, live entertainment, competitions, and interactive experiences inside the world’s largest Masonic Temple.
Festival Highlights
Hundreds of hot sauce tastings and vendors
Food trucks, live music, games, and family activities
Hosted by NPR’s Ryan Patrick Hooper with special guest Darren McCarty
League of Fire international chili pepper eating championships featuring world-class competitors and the legendary UK Chili Queen, Shahina Waseem
Educational classes from Michigan State University’s Product Center and Detroit’s Carlos Parisi (Aunt Nee’s) for aspiring food entrepreneurs
Event Details
Dates: August 1–2
Location: Detroit Masonic Temple
Admission: $10 per day (VIP upgrades available)
Children 10 & under: Free
Whether you’re a hot sauce enthusiast, foodie, or simply looking for a unique family-friendly event, the Detroit Hot Sauce Festival offers an unforgettable weekend celebrating flavor, community, and Detroit’s growing culinary scene.
For tickets and the full event schedule, visit DetroitHotSauceFestival.com.
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