PEPPERS ARE

We feel that the pepper is the most versatile vegetable (it’s actually a fruit) on the planet. Peppers are enjoyed in nearly every cuisine, by nearly every ethnicity and on every continent.

The hot, the mild and the sweet – help us celebrate the fantastically diverse pepper at The Pepper Festival & Hot Sauce Expo on September 14, 2019 at the beautiful Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA!

The Pepper Festival will raise awareness and much-needed funds for our partnering children’s charities (meet our charities).

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AMAZING CUISINE

We hand picked food trucks and local restaurants – Burgers, Lobster, Tacos, Lasagna, Açaí Bowls, Salads, Gyros, Kettle Corn, Milk Shakes, Ice Cream & More! You’ll want to arrive hungry! Each food vendor will have incredible pepper dishes (hot, mild or sweet!) to choose from.

LIVE MUSIC

The way we see it, the live bands playing all day are the soundtrack to the festival. Nothing but upbeat, fun music from top notch musicians. Funk, R&B, Rock, Blues and more! Featuring the amazing and fun Antsy McClain & The Trailer Park Troubadours and many more to come!

FUN FOR EVERYONE

Kids Fun Area, Adult Bounce House (yes, that’s real), Silent Disco and more!

CHILDREN'S CHARITIES

We are fundraising for our three incredible partner children’s charities who do amazing work for kids and families. Meet our charities HERE.

BEAUTIFUL LOCATION

The beautiful Gold Country Fairgrounds is perfectly located in Auburn, CA just off of I-80 and Hwy. 49. Only 30 minutes from Sacramento.

Become An Important Part of The Festival!

Become A Merchandise Vendor

There is limited space to become a vendor and sell your wares to a diverse, affluent crowd at the most anticipated food & music festival of 2019. Last year, we sold out of vendor space months prior to the festival and created a waiting list. Vendors will be featured in every way imaginable (print, radio, social media, web, etc.) throughout the year. Apply now!

Become A Food/Beverage Vendor

We are on the lookout for innovative, fun and delicious food vendors for The Pepper Festival. You must be able to provide offer select menu items that feature peppers of some kind – ideally a choice of sweet, mild or hot. Food and Beverage vendors will be featured in every way imaginable (print, radio, social media, web, etc.) throughout the year. Last year, we sold out of food vendor space months before the festival. Apply now as space is extremely limited!

Become A Sponsor

Be an integral part of the most anticipated food & music festival of 2019. Sponsorship packages pack a punch and your brand will be featured in every way imaginable (print, radio, social media, web, etc.) throughout the year. Sponsorship opportunities start at $150.

Become A Hot Sauce Expo Vendor

Our Hot Sauce Expo was a huge success in 2018. In 2019, we will be expanding the expo and adding a new Online Hot Sauce Expo for each vendor signed up. Once you are signed up for the expo, you’ll immediately be added to the Online Expo with photos, info and a link to your online sales page, so sign up today! Apply now as space is limited.

Become An Advertiser

The Pepper Festival & Hot Sauce Expo is one of the year’s most anticipated food & music festivals in the Sacramento region. We provide incredible opportunities for advertisers interested in reaching a dynamic, affluent market. Each advertiser is provided with a custom advertising package that helps them specifically target their market.

Become An Entertainer

The Pepper Festival is well-known for its quality live music and entertainment. This year we are also seeking mobile entertainers such as magicians, fire dancers, etc. Apply now as space is limited!

Near, Far & Super Far!

We’ve been getting ticket orders from all over!
Here are some of the places where festival goers are coming from.

Festival Goers Are Coming From !