Wabash Valley Pepper Fest & Hot Sauce Expo

Schedule

Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Meadows Shopping Center | Terre Haute, IN

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Get ready to spice things up with tons of peppers and hot sauces that'll fire up your taste buds!
About this Event

🌶️ Hot sauce vendors from across the region
🌮 Delicious food vendors and bold, spicy creations
🫑 Fresh peppers, specialty foods, and unique products
🔥 Champions of Fire Hot Wing Eating Contest
🌮 Taco Takedown Hot Taco Eating Competition
🍅 Bloody Mary Hot Shots Contest
🏁 League of Fire Belt 16th Road to the Americas Terre Haute Title Champion in 2026 featuring national and international pro competitors
🌶️ League of Fire Amateur Hot Pepper Eating Contest open to anyone brave enough to join
🍅 Cajun Cook-Off benefiting CODA (Council on Domestic Abuse)
🏆 CAPS Awards hot sauce competition
🎵 Live music and entertainment
🍺 Beer gardens
🚗 Car & Bike Show
🛍️ Unique vendors and exhibitors

Disclaimer: Contests, attractions, schedules, and participants are subject to change without notice. Please visit wabashvalleypepperfestandhotsauceexpo.com for the most current event information.

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Where is it happening?

Meadows Shopping Center, 2800 Poplar Street, Terre Haute, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 10.00

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