NC Hot Sauce Contest and Festival
Get Ready for the NC Hot Sauce Festival in Oxford, NC!
September 12-13, 2025
Downtown Oxford, NC
Calling all sauce aficionados! Think your sauce has what it takes to be crowned North Carolina's Best? Enter our Sauce Contest and showcase your culinary prowess. Whether it's a cherished family recipe or a daring new creation, we want to taste it all!
Bailey Farms Pepper Eating Contest
Dare to test your limits? The Bailey Farms Pepper Eating Contest is your chance to face the ultimate heat endurance challenge. Hosted by Bailey Farms, this fiery showdown promises thrills and spice galore. Think you’ve got a stomach of steel? Sign up today!
Festival & Live Entertainment
Enjoy a weekend packed with live music, a classic car show, and a fantastic kids area! From sizzling culinary delights to exciting carnival rides, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss out on two days of sizzling fun and entertainment!
Join us for a hot time in Oxford – where spice meets excitement!