Ozark Flame & Flavor Festival 2026
Get ready for a fun-filled evening, featuring a League of Fire Bentonville Belt Match, Live Music All Night with Dreadful Day, Craft Hot Sauce Vendors, Amateur Pepper Eating Competition, Wing Eating Competition, Food & Bar, Cash Prizes, Family Friendly, Spicy Fun!
Time & Location
Aug 29, 2026, 3:30 PM – 10:30 PM CDT
Record Downtown, 104 SW A St, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA
About the event
Get ready for Northwest Arkansas’ hottest new tradition! The inaugural Ozark Flame & Flavor Festival is a family‑friendly day of live music, spicy samples, and high‑stakes heat where you can taste, cheer, and compete.
What to Expect
Official League of Fire showdown: Watch the pros battle for the first League of Fire Bentonville Belt Champion.
Public competitions: Sign up to compete in the Amateur Pepper Eating, Spicy Wing Eating, or Kids’ Eating contests. Register below for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights!
People’s Choice Hot Sauce: Sample local craft sauces and vote for the Bentonville Hot Sauce People’s Choice winner.
Live music and food: Local bands keep the energy up between rounds; food trucks and a full bar keep you fueled.
Family fun: Face painting, kids’ activities, and a vendor market full of handcrafted spicy goods.
Compete or Cheer
Want to test your heat tolerance? Competitor spots are limited! Register in advance using the forms below. Prefer to sit back and enjoy the show? Bring friends, sample sauces, and root for your favorites while you enjoy some great food or a cocktail from the bar.
Tickets and Details
Tickets include access to competitions, live music, and the vendor market. Food, drinks, and sauce purchases sold separately. Kids’ entries require parental consent.
Join us for a day of flavor, fire, and community. Mark your calendar for August 29, 2026 and secure your spot now!
Tickets
General Admission
$15.00
+$1.43 Sales Tax
+$0.41 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00
Vendor Application
Calling all craft hot sauce makers, food vendors, artisan & specialty food producers, and more! What better way to gain visibility to your company and products you offer than to be at our inaugural festival?! Click below to apply for the opportunity to highlight your product at Northwest Arkansas HOTTEST festival!
Competition Registration
Do you think you have what it takes to beat the heat? Here's your chance for the glory, the trophy, and the prize money! Click below to register for any of our competitions, including our amateur pepper competition, wing eating competition, or even a competition for any kids who want to compete in a mildly spicy contest!