08/20/2026
🔥Thanks to YOU, we raised over $18K for Blue Ocean Society and Seacoast Science Center, two organizations safeguarding ocean treasures for future generations.
🌊 BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY: “We are incredibly grateful to the New England Hot Sauce Festival and everyone who attended for their generous support,” said Jennifer Kennedy, Executive Director of Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation. “Community support like this makes a real difference. These funds will have a meaningful impact on our research program, helping us study whales and other marine life while also supporting student interns who are gaining important hands-on experience in ocean research and education.”
🌊 SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER: Ashley Stokes, Senior Director of Science & Administration at SSC, “We are incredibly grateful for the continued support and partnership that make this event such a meaningful part of our community. Bringing the community together while raising funds and awareness for our Marine Mammal Rescue Program is vital to advancing the health, conservation, and enjoyment of our coastline. We are proud to be part of this effort and look forward to continuing our partnership next year!”
🔥🦈GABE: “We couldn’t be more thankful for the spicy support from the greater Seacoast Community, helping us raise the most amount of funds we ever have in five years for Blue Ocean Society & Seacoast Science Center.”
🙌 The New England Hot Sauce Fest has now raised nearly $44,000 for its two beneficiaries over five years, with this year’s $18,546 contribution marking the largest combined fundraising total in the festival’s history.
🙏 The festival’s 2026 success was made possible by the support of its sponsors, vendors, volunteers, entertainers, participating food trucks and hot sauce makers, and the thousands of attendees who came out to enjoy the event and support its mission.
📣 GOOD WORK EVERYONE! Stay tuned for our 2027 New England Hot Sauce Fest announcement later this year!
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