Indulge in a Fiery Food Experience
One of the Largest Culinary Events in the Country
ZestFest 2025 - May 23-25 - Fort Worth, TX
Thousands of spicy food fans flocked to Fort Worth for the unforgettable ZestFest 2025, the nation’s premier spicy food festival, which just wrapped up another blazing-hot weekend. This year’s event was a fiery fusion of flavor and fun, as enthusiasts from around the world came together to sample bold new products, savor gourmet spicy delights, and cheer on thrilling competitions.
The Celebrity Chef Stage was a sizzling hotspot, where renowned chefs cooked up small plates of zesty excellence and wowed the crowds with live demonstrations. Highlights included the infamous PuckerButt Jalapeño Eating Contest and the crowd-favorite Eddie Deen's Fiery Wing Eating Contest—hosted and cooked up by Brent Deen himself.
From artisan hot sauces to next-level salsas, ZestFest 2025 delivered a full-spectrum spice experience. Attendees explored rows of passionate vendors, voted for their favorite flavors, and pushed their heat limits in legendary challenges like the Fiery Food Challenge.
Whether seasoned heat seekers or newcomers to the world of spice, guests enjoyed a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure that brought the spicy food community together in celebration.
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Stay in touch with the Zesty community of spicy food lovers and get the news on the upcoming 25th Anniversary of the ZestFest Spicy Food Expo. Flavor this bold only comes once a year—don’t miss your next chance to turn up the heat!
By: Spicy Food Productions, Inc.
Fiery Food Challenge | ZestFest.net
Experience the pinnacle of spicy cuisine at the Fiery Food Challenge, the longest-running and most prestigious blind tasting competition in the fiery food industry. Hosted annually at ZestFest in Fort Worth, Texas, this event attracts entries from hot sauce makers, salsa artisans, and spicy food producers worldwide. Culinary experts conduct blind tastings across over 85 categories, awarding the coveted Golden Chile to the best in flavor and heat. Winners gain industry recognition and receive 1,000 FFC winner labels for their products, signaling excellence to consumers globally. Join us at the Fiery Food Challenge to celebrate bold flavors and culinary innovation.
Jalapeño Eating Contest | ZestFest.net
Turn up the heat and test your limits at the legendary PuckerButt Jalapeño Eating Contest—a fan-favorite showdown that brings together bold souls with iron stomachs. Held live during ZestFest in Fort Worth, Texas, this spicy spectacle challenges contestants to eat as many jalapeños as they can in a timed, high-energy competition.
Cheered on by a roaring crowd, competitors battle for bragging rights, prizes, and a place in ZestFest history. Whether you're entering the arena or watching from the edge of your seat, the Jalapeño Eating Contest delivers pure fiery fun for spicy food lovers of all ages.
🌶️ Think you can handle the heat? Register today and show us what you're made of!
ZESTFEST Exhibitors 2025
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