Will Rogers Memorial Center
Amon G. Carter Jr
Exhibit Hall
Fort Worth, TX
General Information
Event Dates – May 29-31, 2026
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.
Entry Fees
– 6’ x 10’ Booth: $575 less 10% discount =$520 20% Deposit Due at Signing =
– $104 Standard 10’ x 10’ Booth: $940 less 10% discount = $846 20% Deposit Due at Signing = $169
– Corner 10’ x 10’Booth: $1,045 less 10% discount = $940 20% Deposit Due at Signing = $188
– Double 10’ x 20’Booth $1,675 less 10% discount = $1,507 20% Deposit Due at Signing = $301
– Double – 1 Corner plus 1 Line: $1,780 less 10% discount = $1,602 20% Deposit Due at Signing = $320
– End-cap Booth: $1,885 less 10% discount = $1,696 20% Deposit Due at Signing = $339
Winners gain industry recognition and receive 1,000 FFC winner labels for their products, signaling excellence to consumers globally. Celebrate bold flavors and culinary innovation.
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