Hot Sauce Festival in France

Date & opening hours

Saturday, May 2, 2026

from 10am – 5pm

at 3A rue du Sommerberg, Scherwiller (Alsace)

Free entry – no reservation required

Site map 

Alsace chili festival: a unique experience

Looking for an original outing idea in Alsace?

Discover a festival 100% dedicated to hot sauces and BBQ.

- Tastings

- Homemade recipes

- Artisan products

- Friendly atmosphere

A perfect event for spicy food lovers, the curious, and thrill-seekers.

Food

Spicy street food & barbecue

On-site, enjoy a wide selection of dishes — discover the recipes for each by clicking on them:

- Pulled pork

- spicy chicken drumsticks

- pork lollipop

- Spicy tacos

- Pizzas

- BBQ Ribs

- melt-in-the-mouth BBQ vegetables

- Spicy sausages and Knacks

Fairly mild recipes that you can spice up with very very hot sauces!

Hot sauce bar (from mild to extreme)

Try our hot sauce bar:

- Fruity and fragrant sauces

- Sauces from all over the world

- French artisan sauces

- Ultra hot sauces 🌶️🔥

Compare the heat levels and challenge your friends!

NEW 2026: Hellicious sauces (France)

Exclusively:

- Curry & pineapple sauce

- Peanut BBQ sauce

- Ultra: the hottest sauce made in France

Entertainment & chili contests

All day long:

- Hot sauce tasting contest

- Photo challenge (epic reactions!)

- Discovery packs

- Bivouac dining area

- Tasting with accompaniments

Free outing in Alsace

The festival is:

✔️ Free

✔️ Accessible to all

✔️ No reservation required

✔️ Family-friendly and convivial

Perfect for a weekend outing in Alsace.

How far will you go?

🔥 Test your limits with the hottest sauces in France.