Indulge in a Fiery Food Experience
One of the Largest Culinary Events in the Country
ZestFest 2025 - May 23-25 - Fort Worth, TX
Get ready for a fiery fusion of flavor and fun at ZestFest, the nation’s premier spicy food festival. Held annually in Texas, ZestFest brings together hot sauce lovers, gourmet food makers, and fiery food fanatics from around the world. Sample the boldest new products, watch live cooking demos from celebrity chefs, and test your limits in epic spicy food challenges like the famous Fiery Food Challenge and Jalapeño Eating Contest.
Whether you’re a seasoned heat seeker or just discovering the thrill of spice, ZestFest offers an unforgettable taste adventure for the whole family. Explore aisles of artisan vendors, vote for your favorite sauces, and connect with the spicy food community in a one-of-a-kind culinary celebration.
🔥 ZestFest.net is your gateway to bold flavor. Check out event dates, sign up as a vendor, or grab your tickets now—because flavor this intense only comes once a year!
ZestFest 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas, May 23-25, 2024.
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.
2024 Fiery Food Challenge WINNERS Posted at the link below.
Jalapeño Eating Contest | ZestFest.net
Turn up the heat and test your limits at the legendary ZestFest 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!