07/01/2026
🌶️🌶️ SPICY FOOD COOK-OFF – FIYMFITS 15 🌶️🌶️
Think your recipe brings the heat? Enter the FIYMFITS Spicy Food Cook-Off and compete for the title of hottest dish at the festival!
🌶️ Entry is FREE
🌶️ Judging begins at Noon
🌶️ All dishes must be on the judging table under the pavilion by 3:00 PM
🌶️ Judging ends at 6:30 PM
🌶️ Winner announced following the Pepper Eating Contest at 7:00 PM
Entry Rules • Any type of dish may be entered as long as it's spicy
• Dishes should be in a crockpot or warmer if served hot
• Do not place your name on your dish; entries will be assigned a number
• At least 6 quarts should be prepared for public tasting
• Contestants are not required to remain with their dish during judging
How Judging Works • Anyone 18 or older may participate as a judge
• Judges will vote for their favorite dish based on: • Appearance – Does it look appetizing? • Aroma – Does it smell good? • Taste – The most important category • Heat – How spicy is it?
🏆 Troy and Kate will be accepting entries and helping keep the competition running throughout the afternoon.
Bring the flavor. Bring the fire. Bring your best shot at becoming the 2026 FIYMFITS Spicy Food Cook-Off Champion. 🔥🌶️🔥