The Irish Chili Festival - Ireland's first major Chili and hot sauce celebration - will take place June 27-28, 2026 at Marina Market Cork, and we're attempting to make history as Europe's largest gathering of hot sauce vendors ever assembled.
Event Highlights:
60+ artisan hot sauce producers from across Europe
Expected 10,000+ attendees over the weekend
Free entry, family-friendly atmosphere
Live music, food stands, and kids' activities
Amateur Chili eating competition (everyone can enter) by Clifton Chili Club (300+ million YouTube views, featured on Netflix show “We are the Champions”)
The Great Irish Pub Heat-Off - a unique competition inviting together teams of two from pubs from all 32 counties for a Carolina Reaper eating challenge, with all entry fees donated to Irish children's charities.
The hunt for Corks best home made hot sauce competition

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