19th Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Festival

Spice up your fall at one of North Carolina’s boldest events—the 19th Annual NC Hot Sauce Contest & Festival in the heart of historic Downtown Oxford! One of the largest Hot Sauce Festivals in the USA, and #1 in North Carolina!

Taste award-winning hot sauces, salsas, and fiery local condiments while enjoying live music, community stage performances, food trucks, craft beer, wine, arts and crafts, and small-town charm. Meet local makers, try NC-grown peppers, and explore downtown streets filled with over 300 vendors and family fun. Kids can dive into interactive games and the Fiery Fun Zone, packed with heart-pumping rides and activities for all ages. Adults can savor everything from BBQ to homemade ice cream. With two days of flavor, flair, and fun, this is a signature Granville County experience you won’t want to miss.