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17th Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest in Oxford, NC Sept. 11-12

Date: Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

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Category: Community

The Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest and Festival will take place on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 2026, in Downtown Oxford, NC. Friday: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival will feature: Pepper eating contest Hot sauce competition Live music Food trucks More Entertainment Friday 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Live Music featuring: Elijah Harris Friday 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Live Music featuring: Bounce! Party Band Saturday 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Live Music featuring: The Band Next Door Saturday 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Live Music featuring: Miss Mini and the Sandman Band Saturday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Live Music Featuring: Bryan's Hill Band

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17th Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest in Oxford, NC Sept. 11-12

When
Sep 11
Fri, Sep 11, 2026
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Ages
All ages
Price
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17th Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest in Oxford, NC Sept. 11-12
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17th Annual North Carolina Hot Sauce Contest in Oxford, NC Sept. 11-12 runs Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

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  • Sunscreen and water bottles — this one's outdoors
  • A blanket or low chairs for staking out a spot

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