FORT WORTH, Texas - eTradeWire -- The spice is back and hotter than ever as the nation's premier spicy food expo—ZestFest—celebrates its 25th anniversary in Fort Worth, Texas, May 29–31, 2026. This milestone event marks a quarter-century of fiery flavor innovation, drawing together hot sauce makers, BBQ masters, and bold snack creators from across the Southwest and beyond.

Hosted once again at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, ZestFest 2026 will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing gourmet salsas, craft hot sauces, BBQ rubs, spicy sweets, and international heat-infused cuisine. Thousands of fans, buyers, and distributors will gather to taste, shop, and celebrate the art of heat.

For brands and creators, ZestFest 2026 is the ultimate platform to build awareness, launch new products, and connect directly with passionate fans. It's a key destination for media exposure, networking, and retail expansion—right in the heart of Texas, the home of flavor and fire.

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Highlights include:
🔥 The 30th Annual Fiery Food Challenge – Where the hottest products in the world compete for the coveted Golden Chile Awards.
👨‍🍳 Celebrity Chef Stage – Live demos, tastings, and meet-the-maker moments with top culinary talent.
🌶 Eating Contests & Fan Challenges – Including the crowd-favorite PuckerButt Jalapeño Eating Contest and more fiery fun.
🎶 Exclusive Music Premiere: Attendees can now stream the new ZestFest anthem, "Ignite the Flavor at ZestFest 2026", a celebration of the passion and creativity that fuel the world of spice. [edgeofcreation.info/music/ZestFest2026IgnitetheFlavor.mp3]

"This 25th anniversary is a celebration of everything the spicy food world represents—creativity, community, and pure flavor adventure," said John Brodie of the ZestFest Team. "From backyard sauce makers to international brands, ZestFest has always been where the heat meets the heart."

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Exhibitor registration is now open at http://ZestFest.net. Space is limited and expected to sell out as vendors, influencers, and media prepare for the biggest year in ZestFest history.

Join thousands of flavor fanatics for ZestFest 2026 – May 29–31, 2026, and experience why Fort Worth remains the hottest destination for bold taste and culinary passion.

About ZestFest
Founded by Spicy Food Productions, ZestFest has become America's most anticipated spicy food and flavor festival, uniting the best in hot sauces, salsas, seasonings, snacks, and BBQ from across the country. Celebrating 25 years of heat, innovation, and fun, ZestFest continues to showcase the products, people, and passion behind the growing world of spice.

Media Contact:
John A. Brodie
ZestFest Team
john@ZestFest.net
www.ZestFest.net