By SIK Productions
Igniting Taste Buds with Fiery Flavors
Spice enthusiasts and foodies alike descended upon England Brothers Bandshell Park for a fiery celebration of all things hot and flavorful. From sizzling sauces to mouth-watering dishes, the festival showcased the diverse and dynamic world of peppers, delighting attendees with a fusion of culinary delights, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
It is the 17th Anniversary of Pinellas Pepper Fest on April 13-14 and it’s going to be HOTTER than ever before! This hot n’ spicy food show is painfully delicious, big on flavor and cooked up to be one of the hottest events of the season.
Specialty exhibitors will tickle your tastebuds as they bring on distinctive, breathtaking, and dynamite offerings in the form of sauces, salsas, seasonings, rubs, plants, food products, gadgets, kitchenware, hundreds of mild to wild samples and more. Let your temperature rise with live music heating up the stage throughout the 2-day extravaganza.
Pepper Fest alumni will be prepared for the traditional hot stuff contests, including the Extreme Lolli Lick-A-Thon (the hottest lollypop in the world, sponsored by Intensity Academy) and the Jalapeno Pepper Eating Contest. The competition will be fierce as contenders vie for the awards in each category.
The event is pet and family friendly, and admission and parking are complimentary. 5010 81st Ave. N, Pinellas Park
Saturday, 4/13 (10am-5pm)
- 10am-12pm Tommy & Mimi
- 12:30pm Warm up – Amateur Pepper Eating Contest
- 1-2:30pm League of Fire – Road to America’s Belt Competition
- 3-5pm 727 Band
Sunday, 4/14 (10am-5pm)
- 10-11:30am Paul Anthony
- 12-1:30pm Greg Woodruff Music
- 1:45pm Vendor Concoction Awards
- 2:00pm Hot Lolli Lick-A-Thon
- 2:30-5pm LongNeck Band
For more information, text 813-299-3600 or visit www.facebook.com/PinellasPepperFest.
Pinellas and League of Fire Presents The Road to the 5th Americas Belt Match – Tampa
On April 13th witness 9 USA contestants from near and far battle the blaze for a chance to claim the coveted Tampa Belt that they get to keep as a trophy and qualify for a guaranteed shot at the League of Fire 5th Americas Belt Match championship.
The League of Fire has taken the world by storm, making competitive chili pepper eating a global phenomenon. They’ve established the world’s governing body ranking system that unifies chili-eating contests worldwide. This means no matter where you are, these fiery trials adhere to a single, recognized standard.
It’s a system built for showcasing the courage of those who dare to take on the hottest peppers and challenges our planet has to offer.
This innovative league has brought order to the fiery world of chili challenges, establishing a global ranking system. Now, contests around the world can adhere to one recognized standard, ensuring fairness and a platform for champions to be acknowledged.