Hot Sauce Festivals & Events in Southwest

National Fiery Foods & BBQ Show

March 5-7, 2027
Sandia Resort & Casino, 30 Rainbow Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM

The National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show is set for March 5-7, 2027 at the Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque. The show features 200 exhibitors and more than 1,000 hot and spicy products on sale to the public. Programming includes continuous outdoor cooking demos, product tastings, and an annual exhibitor and attendee reception. The show was founded by chile pepper author Dave DeWitt.

When is the next hot sauce festival near the Southwest?

The National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show is set for March 5-7, 2027 in Albuquerque.

Where is the National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show held?

The show is at the Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque. Tickets and information are published at the event organizer site at fieryfoodsshow.com.

How much are tickets to the National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show?

The event site lists general admission tickets and industry attendee tickets as separate purchase options. The show is open to the public and the tickets page is the entry point for both consumer and industry buyers. Current pricing is published on the organizer site at fieryfoodsshow.com. The event site also includes dedicated advertising and sponsor pages for partner brands across the pepper, sauce, and grill categories.

How large is the National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show?

The show draws 200 exhibitors and features more than 1,000 hot and spicy products on sale to the public. The exhibitor and attendee party runs each year as a thank-you for attending the show. Past exhibitor lists, recipes, and a Fiery Foods Show TV spot are on the organizer site, showing the event's scale as a national draw for makers and buyers. The continuous outdoor cooking demos run from 12 noon to closing on Saturday and Sunday, with grilling and product sampling across the floor.

Who organizes the National Fiery Foods and Barbecue Show?

The show was founded by chile pepper author Dave DeWitt, who saw a tabletop display at a New Mexico chile conference and turned it into the first show. He and his wife Mary Jane Wilan later incorporated Sunbelt Shows, Inc. to produce the show. The festival is one of the established industry trade shows in the Southwest.