The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival was held on August 28 in Austin. It does not sponsor the Houston Hot Sauce Festival held in September.

someone bring a festival to canada!!!

I am looking for hot sauce and Cajun merchandise vendors for the upcoming Bayou City Cajun Festival at Houston’s Traders Village (www.tradersvillage.com - click on “Houston Festivals) on April 1-2, 2006. Anyone interested, please email mike@tradersvillage.com

7th Annual Houston Hot Sauce Festival
September 16 & 17, 2006
Actually sponsored by quite a few companies… More updates to website as we get them!

someone bring a festival to the north east!

I’m looking for amateur festivals to enter my fiery salsa in. . . any suggestions other than the ones listed above?

[...] You would never know it, but the CaJohn’s hot sauce empire resides in an unassuming brown brick building in north central Columbus, OH. Joe stopped by to pick up a couple of hot sauce display racks, and struck up a conversation with CaJohn (a.k.a. John Hard) about various topics. John talked a bit about the perils of the FDA stopping in for a visit, competition at various Fiery Food Shows, the linguistic talent of Chris Tevis from Perfectly Pickled fame, and even a little about making his hot sauces. He even offered to let Joe help make some hot sauce in the Fall when all the peppers come in! Hey, a little “free” labor would be cool by us! [...]

Both the calendar on the left side, and the Zest Fest Trvael Plans thread say that Zest Fest is the 8th-10th, but the Magazine thingy above in this thread says the 9th-11th…So which is it?

My M-29 #35 HAS FOUND A NEW HOME IN MASS.

I did it!
Bought the tickets to Dallas/Ft Worth today.
We shall see y’all in Texas!!!

pmac on 8/8/2006 at 11:51 am said:

I did it!
Bought the tickets to Dallas/Ft Worth today.
We shall see y’all in Texas!!!

We (THT) just bought ours as well. Can’t wait to see everyone!

kristi on 8/8/2006 at 11:54 am said:

We (THT) just bought ours as well. Can’t wait to see everyone!

OH MY GOODNESS! Make sure you bring me some more steak lovers garlic and Make me moan.
I am going through that stuff really well 3-4 bottles a month I think now.

kristi on 8/8/2006 at 11:54 am said:

We (THT) just bought ours as well. Can’t wait to see everyone!

Lucky…………..

kristi on 8/8/2006 at 11:54 am said:

We (THT) just bought ours as well. Can’t wait to see everyone!

When and What airport are you gusy leaving from? Still on the fence on whether i’m going… who knows I may not tell and just show up

Trying to talk the Mrs into going with me, but she hates flying.

pmac on 8/8/2006 at 11:58 am said:

OH MY GOODNESS! Make sure you bring me some more steak lovers garlic and Make me moan.
I am going through that stuff really well 3-4 bottles a month I think now.

No problem pmac, I”ll have a bag o’ goodies waiting for ya!

MrFreeze on 8/8/2006 at 11:59 am said:

Lucky…………..

I’m feeling Lucky now
Hotel booked Amerisuites and plane done, now to get to airport!
I am thinking…Can I bring beer to the US? Like stuff a case in my luggage, I don;t know if they let you due to pressure? I haven;t a clue. I have not been to US by plane in so many years (pre 2001) things have probalby changed not so friendly as they used to be is my guess.

huvason on 8/8/2006 at 11:59 am said:

When and What airport are you gusy leaving from? Still on the fence on whether i’m going… who knows I may not tell and just show up

Trying to talk the Mrs into going with me, but she hates flying.

We’releaving 6am Thursday out of LGA and returign Monday late, like 10 or 11 I think. Aww come huv, tell her it’ll be like second honeymoon!

pmac on 8/8/2006 at 11:51 am said:

I did it!
Bought the tickets to Dallas/Ft Worth today.
We shall see y’all in Texas!!!

Get all the T-59’s you can get. You never know what I might have to trade for one. Or two, or three or that nice number FOUR.

huvason on 8/8/2006 at 11:59 am said:

When and What airport are you gusy leaving from? Still on the fence on whether i’m going… who knows I may not tell and just show up

Trying to talk the Mrs into going with me, but she hates flying.

Huv, you can always thumb a ride with me. Well there anyway, going to visit the bro after.

thebigshow on 8/8/2006 at 2:03 pm said:

Huv, you can always thumb a ride with me. Well there anyway, going to visit the bro after.

Are you driving?

thebigshow on 8/8/2006 at 2:03 pm said:

Huv, you can always thumb a ride with me. Well there anyway, going to visit the bro after.

If so when are you leaving? Where are you staying?????

huvason on 8/8/2006 at 2:23 pm said:

If so when are you leaving? Where are you staying?????

Yeah, driving down, leaving Wednesday morning if I go alone, Wednesday night if I have someone to split the driving, and can just drive str8 thru. Gettin ready to book my room.

pmac on 8/8/2006 at 12:02 pm said:

I’m feeling Lucky now
Hotel booked Amerisuites and plane done, now to get to airport!
I am thinking…Can I bring beer to the US? Like stuff a case in my luggage, I don;t know if they let you due to pressure? I haven;t a clue. I have not been to US by plane in so many years (pre 2001) things have probalby changed not so friendly as they used to be is my guess.

Pmac, you can always try when it’s for a good cause. lol

Lee@DC on 8/8/2006 at 2:28 pm said:

Pmac, you can always try when it’s for a good cause. lol

Good Luck pmac, i would guess you’d be outta luck. Is it something you can mail to me? I can bring it down for you.

pmac on 8/8/2006 at 12:02 pm said:

I’m feeling Lucky now
Hotel booked Amerisuites and plane done, now to get to airport!
I am thinking…Can I bring beer to the US? Like stuff a case in my luggage, I don;t know if they let you due to pressure? I haven;t a clue. I have not been to US by plane in so many years (pre 2001) things have probalby changed not so friendly as they used to be is my guess.

YOu’re allowed to bring liquor back from the islands. You would have to carry it on I would think - I wouldnt trust it packed.

huvason on 8/8/2006 at 2:31 pm said:

YOu’re allowed to bring liquor back from the islands. You would have to carry it on I would think - I wouldnt trust it packed.

Yeah but only 2 bottles, and liquor’s not under pressure. But you can always ask, the most they’ll say is no.

thebigshow on 8/8/2006 at 2:27 pm said:

Yeah, driving down, leaving Wednesday morning if I go alone, Wednesday night if I have someone to split the driving, and can just drive str8 thru. Gettin ready to book my room.

Hmmmmmm Interesting….. Not sure If I could drive down (was plannign on working Thursday) If I go I was thinking leaving Friday morning. Not sure what goes on on what days yet (buyt Friday is for trade business I think). I would not be getting a booth, just going to bother the poor slobs who have to work My brother is thinking about going also. I was going to check airfare and hotels this week.

Yeah I hear you. I think Blair will cap it at a pair of bottles each tops. There still has been no price point given on it. All we know is it is an all new monster bottle (holiday 04 large) (or monster creature) and that is a part one of three parter, where part 2 and 3 are halloween 06 and holiday 06. But that’s all we know

pmac on 8/8/2006 at 2:37 pm said:

Yeah I hear you. I think Blair will cap it at a pair of bottles each tops. There still has been no price point given on it. All we know is it is an all new monster bottle (holiday 04 large) (or monster creature) and that is a part one of three parter, where part 2 and 3 are halloween 06 and holiday 06. But that’s all we know

That’s what i figure too. I hope not too big a bottle, so hard to display. The old size was perfect with the case for displaying. But I’m sure Blair will make it interesting.

huvason on 8/8/2006 at 2:36 pm said:

Hmmmmmm Interesting….. Not sure If I could drive down (was plannign on working Thursday) If I go I was thinking leaving Friday morning. Not sure what goes on on what days yet (buyt Friday is for trade business I think). I would not be getting a booth, just going to bother the poor slobs who have to work My brother is thinking about going also. I was going to check airfare and hotels this week.

Well, you know how to find me, if that changes. I’d fly too, but I have some things I need to get to my bro, so I figured I’d just make it one long trip, and enjoy some time off.

Gonna see about getting a hotel tonite probably.

pmac on 8/8/2006 at 2:37 pm said:

Yeah I hear you. I think Blair will cap it at a pair of bottles each tops. There still has been no price point given on it. All we know is it is an all new monster bottle (holiday 04 large) (or monster creature) and that is a part one of three parter, where part 2 and 3 are halloween 06 and holiday 06. But that’s all we know

I was wondering about this new “monser bottle”. Is it gonna be his new reserve bottle or is this just a transition bottle into his new one. Or could be the 04 reserve type bottle like you said.

Scott on 8/8/2006 at 2:43 pm said:

I was wondering about this new “monser bottle”. Is it gonna be his new reserve bottle or is this just a transition bottle into his new one. Or could be the 04 reserve type bottle like you said.

I hope it’s something new, something different is always nice. I have the feeling we won’t find out until Texas.

thebigshow on 8/8/2006 at 2:45 pm said:

I hope it’s something new, something different is always nice. I have the feeling we won’t find out until Texas.

In case t he link didn’t post, Check out CaJOhns offering at the show:

Go to www dot thehotzoneonline dot com/blog/2006/08/07/announcing-caveat-emptor-by-cajohn/

How sweet is that!

huvason on 8/8/2006 at 2:49 pm said:

In case t he link didn’t post, Check out CaJOhns offering at the show:

Go to www dot thehotzoneonline dot com/blog/2006/08/07/announcing-caveat-emptor-by-cajohn/

How sweet is that!

wow, that is awesome! Will definately be picking one of those up.

well off to do some work, back in a little while…

pmac on 8/8/2006 at 12:02 pm said:

I’m feeling Lucky now
Hotel booked Amerisuites and plane done, now to get to airport!
I am thinking…Can I bring beer to the US? Like stuff a case in my luggage, I don;t know if they let you due to pressure? I haven;t a clue. I have not been to US by plane in so many years (pre 2001) things have probalby changed not so friendly as they used to be is my guess.

Looks like you can do it pmac,
although its up to customs and how innocent you look…lol

from: help.customs.gov

“The total amount of alcohol you may enter the country with is primarily determined by the laws of the state where you will arrive back into the U.S. Each state’s ABC board (or equivalent ) sets the amount of alcohol a person may bring into the state without a license or permit from that state. Travelers must check with the appropriate state ABC board, as the amounts vary from state to state.”

from: tabc.state.tx.us/help/poe.htm

“If you are a nonresident of Texas, the maximum quantity of alcoholic beverages that you can bring back into Texas is:
1 gallon of distilled spirits or wine (or any combination of the two) and 24 twelve-ounce containers of beer.”

chrisk on 8/8/2006 at 3:08 pm said:

Looks like you can do it pmac,
although its up to customs and how innocent you look…lol

from: help.customs.gov

“The total amount of alcohol you may enter the country with is primarily determined by the laws of the state where you will arrive back into the U.S. Each state’s ABC board (or equivalent ) sets the amount of alcohol a person may bring into the state without a license or permit from that state. Travelers must check with the appropriate state ABC board, as the amounts vary from state to state.”

from: tabc.state.tx.us/help/poe.htm

“If you are a nonresident of Texas, the maximum quantity of alcoholic beverages that you can bring back into Texas is:
1 gallon of distilled spirits or wine (or any combination of the two) and 24 twelve-ounce containers of beer.”

Dk remember the days you and Leroy and I use to run shine. Looks like pmac needs a runner. The General Lee is up and running.

Bret on 8/8/2006 at 3:44 pm said:

Dk remember the days you and Leroy and I use to run shine. Looks like pmac needs a runner. The General Lee is up and running.

Wounder if Vic will come out of retirement we need a blocker.

Bret on 8/8/2006 at 3:44 pm said:

Dk remember the days you and Leroy and I use to run shine. Looks like pmac needs a runner. The General Lee is up and running.

Nah if they dont let me bring it I will drink the whole damn thing at the airport, 9 am flight ill be juiced by 8:45am hehe

I won’t quote it, but thanks very much chrisk for the info. That was much appreciated. (now i hope he isnt setting me up LOL and i am only allowed 2 bottles)(i would be considered a main distribution) however…!!!!! If i do have to drink it all at the airport, i figure with that much consumption and that time frame, I could try to hold it for 3-4 hours and just “exhale” it back into the bottles and we might not even be able to tell the drop in strength or color. It’ll definately still smell the same LOL
OK have I gone too far yet hahaha.

kristi on 8/8/2006 at 11:59 am said:

No problem pmac, I”ll have a bag o’ goodies waiting for ya!

I’ma hold you to that, me an Heather both! She loves the Mango, she can’t take but still keeps eating cuz it tastes so damn great!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am entering my second salsa contest this sunday at waterloo park in austin, texas is their anyone out there that can give me some information as to how this contest works. I placed 3rd in Wed. grillin n chillin austin style salsa contest hosted be U.S Foods Corp. Any information will be helpful.

ZestFest 2007 will be held September 7-9 at the Will Rogers Center and the Fiery Food Challenge judging will be held September 4-6, Hunter Bros H3 Ranch Restaurant in the Stockyards section of Fort Worth.

I have been looking for information on the Zesty Best Amature Food Contest. I took first place in 2006 Mild BBQ Sauce catagory and have heard nothing from them since. All attempts to contact them have failed. I would appreciate any information you might have regarding their company and/or status I would really appreciate it. If this is totally in appropriate, I do appologize. I am just really frustrated.

want dates for this yrs festavl

richard padilla on 6/3/2008 at 5:55 am said:

want dates for this yrs festavl

It’s in Sept… But if you are in the Midwest try Jungle Jim’s Weekend Of Fire show.