Boston Hot Sauce Festival

Start: Saturday, May 9, 2026 12:00AM
End: Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:30PM

Get ready to spice things up at the Boston Hot Sauce Festival with fiery challenges, mouth-watering Chef demos and Pepper Talks! Join us for the 3rd Annual Boston Hot Sauce Festival - Rhythm N' Spice! Get ready for an experience that will set your taste buds on fire on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at The Cambridge Foundry in Kendall Square, Cambridge. With two sessions (12:00–4:00 PM and 4:30–8:30 PM), this sizzling celebration offers an exciting lineup of global hot sauces crafted by small and local businesses, spicy food challenges, pepper farmers, cooking demos at the Spicy Food Lab, Pepper Chats with industry experts. Enjoy the Spice Lounge’s selection of fiery cocktails and cultural beverages. Families can explore the Kids & Culture zone, featuring hands-on activities like face painting, henna art, and surprises. Advance General Admission is $12, VIP access is $50 (for 21+ year old attendees), and children10 and under enter for free. Proceeds support Sustainable Food and Culture. Whether you're a spice aficionado or just looking for a fun-filled cultural experience, Rhythm N’ Spice is the place to be! Benefits for VIP Ticket Holders (21+ year old only): General Admission tickets benefits 1 meal ticket (advance ticket holders only) from our vendors 1 VIP Swag bag Exclusive access to VIP Lounge Beverage tickets for Alcoholic Tasting Room Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and join us for a day of spice-filled fun! Parking As a minimal waste event, we encourage cycling or taking the MBTA to the festival. The festival is a short walk from the Kendall Square MBTA stop. If you chose to drive, The Foundry does not have a designated parking lot. Metered parking is available on Third, Fifth, and Rogers St. You can find a comprehensive map of parking options here. ??First Street Garage by CambridgeSide is a 10-minute walk from The Foundry and offers day and weekend rates. There will be three extra handicap parking at Third Street and Rogers Street.