Indulge in a Fiery Food Experience

One of the Largest Culinary Events in the Country

Attend This Spicy Festival
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Indulge in a Fiery Food Experience

One of the Largest Culinary Events in the Country

Attend This Spicy Festival

A Celebration of Zesty Eats and Spicy Products

PUCKERBUTT JALAPENO CONTEST

FIERY FOOD CHALLENGE

ATOMIC CHALLENGE WING CONTEST

EDDIE DEEN'S PIG ROAST

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ZestFest 2022

Anyone who appreciates the hotter things in life is invited to indulge in a fiery food and Music experience as ZestFest brings together the spiciest exhibitors and products from around the country for one sizzling weekend ( September 30 October 1,2, 2022. Men, women, teens and children are all welcome to enjoy this year’s Hot Sauce and Music Festival. This year is the 21st annual show.

 

ZestFest is the ultimate party for bold and flavorful food enthusiasts. Produced by Spicy Food Productions , ZestFest will be action-packed offering a wide range of entertainment in addition to the plethora of zesty products for sale and sampling throughout the 3-day event! Cooking demos by celebrity chefs, live music on the ZestFest Outdoor Music Stage Saturday and Sunday by Rock Stars who actually make their own Hot Sauce. To this end we have hired Guns and Roses Guitarist Ron Bumblefoot Thal to wrangle talent for the ZestFest Music Stage. Interactive contests and thousands of bold food samples makes ZestFest the hottest weekend of the year!

 

ZestFest is one of the largest events in the country that showcases the zestiest products on the market. From 'mom & pop' brands to industry leaders, ZestFest provides an opportunity for companies to put their wares in front of not only the consumer, but also those in the industry, including retail buyers and restaurants

The main stage celebrity cooking demonstrations allow guests to ask questions and get tips from the region’s most renowned chefs. Top chefs returning this year include Jon Bonnell, of Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine and Buffalo Brothers, and Eddie Deen.

Visitors can watch fierce competition between gastronomic rivals or prove their gusto by participating in Wingstop’s Atomic wing eating contest, which is returning this year, or the jalapeño eating contest. From live music to food competitions, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Gregory Bagarozy, the Owner of ZestFest, says, “There’s nothing like the feeling of walking the aisles of Texas ZestFest and knowing that the hottest foods on earth are all right there, ready for the sampling! I spend the whole year preparing for ZestFest—both learning about great products and increasing my tolerance for chiles—and once I’m there, I try to taste them all. As they say, it’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it!”

Due to the growing demand, ZestFest is opening its doors to the public one day early on June 4 from 1 to 6pm, June 5 10 am – 6 pm, and June 6 from 10 – 5pm. Admission to the event includes tastings, beer and liquor sampling, entertainment, as well as all the cooking demonstrations. Tickets will be available at the door. Children under 10 are free with a paid adult.

Friday is 1- 6 pm. $15 Sat and Sunday tickets are $16.
ZestFest returns to the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. This will be the 18th year that ZestFest will be held in the DFW Metroplex. Promising to make this its hottest food festival and competition yet, ZestFest 2021 brings together the spiciest exhibitors and products from around the country for one sizzling weekend.

ZestFest 2021 Dates:
Friday, June 4, 2021 1:00-6:00
Saturday, June 5, 2021 10:00-6:00
Saturday, June 5, 2021 6:00- 8:00 Dinner at ZestFest Eddie Deen’s Roasted Pig Dinner
Sunday, June 6, 2021 10:00-5:00

Place:

Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
500 W Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, TX 75039

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ZestFest 2021

Anyone who appreciates the hotter things in life is invited to indulge in a fiery food experience June 4-6, 2021 as ZestFest brings together the spiciest exhibitors and products from around the country for one sizzling weekend. ZestFest is the ultimate party for bold and flavorful food enthusiasts. Produced by Spicy Food Productions and taking place in Irving, Texas, ZestFest will be action-packed! Cooking demos by celebrity chefs, live music, interactive contests, and thousands of bold food samples will make June 4-6, 2021 the zestiest weekend of the year!

ZestFest is one of the largest events in the country that showcases the zestiest products on the market. From ‘mom & pop’ brands to industry leaders, ZestFest provides an opportunity for companies to put their wares in front of not only the consumer, but also those in the industry, including retail buyers and restaurants. In addition to the plethora of zesty products available for sampling, ZestFest offers a wide range of entertainment throughout the 3-day event.

The main stage celebrity cooking demonstrations allow guests to ask questions and get tips from the region’s most renowned chefs. Top chefs returning this year include Jon Bonnell, of Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine and Buffalo Brothers, and Eddie Deen.

Visitors can watch fierce competition between gastronomic rivals or prove their gusto by participating in Wingstop’s Atomic wing eating contest, which is returning this year, or the jalapeño eating contest. From live music to food competitions, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Gregory Bagarozy, the Owner of ZestFest, says, “There’s nothing like the feeling of walking the aisles of Texas ZestFest and knowing that the hottest foods on earth are all right there, ready for the sampling! I spend the whole year preparing for ZestFest—both learning about great products and increasing my tolerance for chiles—and once I’m there, I try to taste them all. As they say, it’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it!”

Due to the growing demand, ZestFest is opening its doors to the public one day early on June 4 from 1 to 6pm, June 5 10 am – 6 pm, and June 6 from 10 – 5pm. Admission to the event includes tastings, beer and liquor sampling, entertainment, as well as all the cooking demonstrations. Tickets will be available at the door. Children under 10 are free with a paid adult.

Friday is 1- 6 pm. $15 Sat and Sunday tickets are $16.
ZestFest returns to the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. This will be the 18th year that ZestFest will be held in the DFW Metroplex. Promising to make this its hottest food festival and competition yet, ZestFest 2021 brings together the spiciest exhibitors and products from around the country for one sizzling weekend.

ZestFest 2021 Dates:
Friday, June 4, 2021 1:00-6:00
Saturday, June 5, 2021 10:00-6:00
Saturday, June 5, 2021 6:00- 8:00 Dinner at ZestFest Eddie Deen’s Roasted Pig Dinner
Sunday, June 6, 2021 10:00-5:00

Place:

Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
500 W Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, TX 75039

Learn More

ZestFest 2021

Anyone who appreciates the hotter things in life is invited to indulge in a fiery food experience June 4-6, 2021 as ZestFest brings together the spiciest exhibitors and products from around the country for one sizzling weekend. ZestFest is the ultimate party for bold and flavorful food enthusiasts. Produced by Spicy Food Productions and taking place in Irving, Texas, ZestFest will be action-packed! Cooking demos by celebrity chefs, live music, interactive contests, and thousands of bold food samples will make June 4-6, 2021 the zestiest weekend of the year!

ZestFest is one of the largest events in the country that showcases the zestiest products on the market. From ‘mom & pop’ brands to industry leaders, ZestFest provides an opportunity for companies to put their wares in front of not only the consumer, but also those in the industry, including retail buyers and restaurants. In addition to the plethora of zesty products available for sampling, ZestFest offers a wide range of entertainment throughout the 3-day event.

The main stage celebrity cooking demonstrations allow guests to ask questions and get tips from the region’s most renowned chefs. Top chefs returning this year include Jon Bonnell, of Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine and Buffalo Brothers, and Eddie Deen.

Visitors can watch fierce competition between gastronomic rivals or prove their gusto by participating in Wingstop’s Atomic wing eating contest, which is returning this year, or the jalapeño eating contest. From live music to food competitions, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Gregory Bagarozy, the Owner of ZestFest, says, “There’s nothing like the feeling of walking the aisles of Texas ZestFest and knowing that the hottest foods on earth are all right there, ready for the sampling! I spend the whole year preparing for ZestFest—both learning about great products and increasing my tolerance for chiles—and once I’m there, I try to taste them all. As they say, it’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it!”

Due to the growing demand, ZestFest is opening its doors to the public one day early on June 4 from 1 to 6pm, June 5 10 am – 6 pm, and June 6 from 10 – 5pm. Admission to the event includes tastings, beer and liquor sampling, entertainment, as well as all the cooking demonstrations. Tickets will be available at the door. Children under 10 are free with a paid adult.

Friday is 1- 6 pm. $15 Sat and Sunday tickets are $16.
ZestFest returns to the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. This will be the 18th year that ZestFest will be held in the DFW Metroplex. Promising to make this its hottest food festival and competition yet, ZestFest 2021 brings together the spiciest exhibitors and products from around the country for one sizzling weekend.

ZestFest 2021 Dates:
Friday, June 4, 2021 1:00-6:00
Saturday, June 5, 2021 10:00-6:00
Saturday, June 5, 2021 6:00- 8:00 Dinner at ZestFest Eddie Deen’s Roasted Pig Dinner
Sunday, June 6, 2021 10:00-5:00

Place:

Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas
500 W Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039

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